ITV's The Chase sensation, Darragh Ennis, has sent a shiver down the spines of fans after revealing a bizarre and deeply personal fear—a specific piece of music that leaves him feeling profoundly unsettled.
The quiz genius, famously known as 'The Menace' on the hit show, made the surprising confession during a candid Q&A session with his followers. While many might expect a fear of spiders or heights, Darragh's phobia is far more unusual: it's a song.
The track in question? The Irish republican ballad 'The Men Behind The Wire'. Darragh described the powerful physical reaction he experiences upon hearing it, a feeling he can't quite explain but one that is intensely visceral.
He revealed to his followers: "There is one song that gives me a really weird, unsettled feeling... It's not the lyrics or the sentiment of the song, it's the actual music. I find it really unnerving."
This isn't a political statement, Ennis was quick to clarify. His reaction is purely to the melody and the composition itself, a primal response that bypasses any meaning behind the words. The raw emotion and specific musical arrangement trigger an instinctive sense of dread.
The revelation offers a rare and humanising glimpse into the life of the man behind the quizzer persona, showing that even the brainiest among us can be affected by seemingly inexplicable fears. It’s a reminder that phobias can be as unique and complex as the individuals who experience them.
