Contestants underwent preparations before filming "The Chase."

A contestant from the popular game show The Chase has shared some interesting behind-the-scenes details about her experience. Nicola Crawley, a fertility therapist, appeared on the show in 2023 and won £8,000. Nicola revealed that ITV bosses advised contestants to avoid social media after their episodes aired. The producers warned about online trolls and their negative comments. However, she noted that she found only positive feedback when she checked online. Contestants started their day early, around 8 a.m. They were taken to a green room, where they practiced with trial questions. Nicola mentioned that contestants had to bring five outfits, which were inspected to avoid any clashes or logos. Hair and makeup were done ahead of time, but they received touch-ups before filming began. Filming for the show started at 10 a.m. and wrapped up by noon. Nicola performed well during the cash builder round, answering eight questions correctly. However, she struggled in the following round against chaser Paul Sinha, only managing to answer about two questions right. She did not make it to the final round but enjoyed her time on the show. Nicola also spoke about host Bradley Walsh. She found him different off-camera compared to his on-screen persona. He initially engaged with the crew before approaching the contestants. To break the ice, he called them the "best pub quiz team" and asked them to refer to him as "Brad" instead of Bradley. Nicola described him as naturally funny but more reserved between takes, as he spent time on calls and drinking coffee.