Wednesday night’s episode of The Chase left viewers stunned as contestant Chetan made history—though not in a way many would celebrate. His choice to accept the lowest-ever offer on the show, a staggering -£17,000, sent fans into a frenzy online.
The Risk That Paid Off
The team of four—Chetan, Nicky, Kim, and Jason—had their sights set on a solid performance against chaser Jenny “The Vixen” Ryan. While Jason and Kim bolstered the prize pot with £6,000 and £70,000, respectively, it was Nicky and Chetan’s tactics that sparked the most debate.
Nicky raised eyebrows first by accepting a -£5,000 offer to boost her chances of returning to the final round. But it was Chetan who broke records by choosing the unprecedented -£17,000. His reasoning? “There’s strength in numbers,” he explained to host Bradley Walsh, acknowledging the gamble might not be popular.
The move immediately divided fans. Social media lit up with reactions ranging from disbelief to outright anger. “Imagine taking the minus £17,000 offer… I wouldn’t be able to walk the streets without being ashamed,” one viewer wrote. Another quipped, “Approval from your teammates or not, this is a criminal offence.”
Despite the outrage, both his teammates and The Vixen supported Chetan’s strategy. Ryan remarked, “Absolutely the correct thing to do… that fearsome full house could be the game changer.”
And it was. The team’s united front paid off as they beat The Vixen in the final chase, scoring 21 to her 18. The victory secured a £50,000 prize pot, with each player taking home £12,500.
Chetan’s controversial move proved pivotal, though it sparked a broader debate about strategy versus pride. Whether fans loved or hated his decision, one thing’s for sure—Chetan will go down in The Chase history for making waves on and off the screen.
