Overview

• Dawn opted for the safer –£4,000 offer in her head-to-head against Mark Labbett, reducing the team pot from £20,000 to £16,000.
• Mark Labbett praised her decision on air, calling it smart in spite of viewers labeling it “shameful.”
• Stephen, Maurice, Maryanne and Dawn then scored 22 in the final chase to defeat The Beast, securing one of the show’s uncommon contestant victories.
• Fans on X and other platforms have been sharply divided over head-to-head risk strategies, reigniting debates about safe versus aggressive play.
• The episode highlights the unpredictable interplay of contestant tactics, chaser reactions and social media commentary on ITV’s The Chase.