The Chase fans 'disgusted' as they accuse ITV show of being 'rigged'

The Chase viewers were left on the edge of their seats

An installment of The Chase had viewers gripping their armchairs as one contestant delivered a stellar lone effort but narrowly missed out on bagging a staggering £75,000 prize. Claims of the game being "rigged" caused a stir among fans after they saw how events played out.

The tension-filled episode featured Bradley Walsh giving a warm welcome to contestants Charlie, George, Sophia and James. Yet, fortunes quickly soured as Charlie, George, and Sophia were promptly eliminated, leaving James in a solitary battle with The Governess, Anne Hegerty.

James displayed commendable determination in his cash builder and boldy chose to chase an ambitious £75,000 alone against Anne. Amidst high tension, he impressively answered 18 questions correctly ahead of a heart-stopping climax.

Anne faltered at the climax, allowing James a ray of hope for a successful pushback. However, his incorrect response heightened the already sky-high drama, reported the Mirror.

With a mere four seconds left and a colossal £75,000 hanging by a thread, host Bradley let out an exasperated exhalation, reported by Lincolnshire Live: "Oh wee... £75,000 in the balance. Chaser needs one with four seconds remaining. Here we go."

The suspense climbed as Anne extinguished James' hopes, catching him just two ticks before the buzzer, eliciting a united sigh of deflation from the home audience. The internet erupted into a frenzy of heated debate as fans of the show expressed their outrage on social media.

The integrity of 'The Chase' was called into question after host Bradley paused briefly before continuing the game, sparking accusations of rigging. One furious fan tweeted: "Rigged for Anne last question 100percent #thechase". Another viewer chimed in with a scathing comment: "#thechase Very harsh."

A cynical viewer remarked: "Interesting how Brad builds it up slowly, then a question appears that can be easily interrupted or answered correctly within 4 seconds... well done ITV, you've rigged it to save yourselves 75k. #TheChase". However, not everyone shared this sentiment, with one person arguing: "That's cruel. Chaser should've let him get the £75K #thechase".

Another viewer was unforgiving, simply stating: "Unforgivable." On the other hand, some fans praised contestant James's performance, with one person saying: "What an incredible performance by James £75,000 should have been his I feel for him."

One tweet captured the disappointment felt by many: "What a disappointing ending. James absolutely deserved that win after all we've suffered tonight. God damn Rolls-Royce! #TheChase."

Finally, a message echoed the sentiment of many: "Absolutely amazing James on #thechase gutted he didn't win the money."