Furious viewers of ITV's hit quiz show The Chase have erupted after a contestant's controversial decision in the final round, branding her actions 'pathetic' and 'cringeworthy'.
The dramatic moment unfolded when contestant Sasha, a project manager from Surrey, made the astonishing choice to accept a minus offer of £1,000 to return to the team after initially being knocked out.
In what should have been a tense head-to-head with formidable Chaser Darragh Ennis, Sasha stunned host Bradley Walsh and millions watching at home by essentially refusing to play. Instead of attempting to answer questions, she repeatedly pleaded: "Just take the money!"
Bradley Walsh Left Speechless
The professional quizzer, known as The Menace, was visibly baffled as Sasha continued her extraordinary tactic. "Are you not even going to try?" Walsh asked in disbelief as the contestant maintained her stance of begging rather than competing.
Social media immediately exploded with criticism from disappointed fans. One viewer tweeted: "What was the point of going on the show if you're not going to actually play? Absolutely pathetic!"
Viewer Backlash Intensifies
Another angry fan commented: "She should be banned from any future episodes. Completely ruined the game for everyone." The consensus among viewers was that Sasha's approach undermined the very purpose of the competitive quiz programme.
The controversial moment has sparked wider debates about contestant behaviour on game shows and whether production teams should intervene when players appear to be not making a genuine effort to participate in the game's format.
