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ITV’s The Chase Faces Backlash Over Alleged Question Rigging in Tense Episode

Viewers criticize the perceived simplicity of questions given to chaser Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan after she narrowly defeated a full team in the final chase.

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Overview

  • Four contestants—Neil, Sophia, Becca, and Toby—advanced to the final chase after collectively building a £20,000 prize pot.
  • The team achieved 20 correct answers in the final chase, but Jenny Ryan caught them with 13 seconds remaining, securing the win.
  • Fans on social media accused the show of favoring the chaser with overly simple questions, citing examples like 'In which century was 1812?' and 'What UK airport is known as NCL?'.
  • The episode reignited debates about fairness and production choices in quiz shows, a recurring topic for ITV's long-running series.
  • Media and social platforms continue to amplify viewer criticism, keeping the controversy surrounding the episode in the spotlight.