The Chase star Darragh Ennis, known as 'The Menace' on the ITV quiz show, has shared behind-the-scenes secrets about the programme, including whether Chasers win prize money when they defeat contestants.
In a TikTok video, Darragh explained that Chasers do not get to keep the money they win from contestants. 'I wish we did, I really wish we did. I’d be a lot better off, believe me, but no, we don’t,' he said. He added that the money is not real until someone wins it, so it simply disappears.
When asked about his salary, Darragh jokingly replied 'None of your business' on screen. He later confirmed in comments that he has another job as a scientist and that filming three episodes per day depends on a rota.
Darragh also praised host Bradley Walsh, describing him as a 'lovely man'. The Chase airs on ITV1 and ITVX on weekdays at 5pm.
