ITV's The Chase viewers frustrated by easy questions

Viewers of ITV's The Chase expressed their frustration after a recent celebrity special featured what they deemed "easy questions." The episode aired on March 22 and showcased four celebrities competing to raise money for charity. The host, Bradley Walsh, welcomed newscaster Gillian Joseph, sports presenter Mark Chapman, cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, and comedian Fred MacAulay to face off against Shaun "The Dark Destroyer" Wallace. Despite the excitement over a big cash win, fans took to social media to voice their concerns about the difficulty of the questions. Many felt that the celebrity contestants received easier questions compared to normal episodes. One viewer on X, formerly known as Twitter, noted, "Intelligent celebs with easier questions. They should smash this #thechase." Others highlighted how overly simple the questions were, with one saying, "A six-year-old could answer these questions ffs #thechase." Fans were also critical of the celebrities for not taking higher risks with their cash offers. One viewer challenged, "What's the point of these 'celebrities' going on The Chase and then not going for the highest offer? You have nothing to lose." Despite this criticism, the celebrity team did manage to win £116,000 for their charities. The backlash comes after another episode where Bradley received mixed reviews for kissing a contestant, Cesare, on the cheek after a big win. Some viewers found his enthusiasm distracting, urging him to calm down during the tense moments of the game. This ongoing issue of easy questions and contestants playing it safe seems to be a recurring frustration for fans of The Chase. They believe it diminishes the excitement and competition, with one viewer stating, "They really need to sort out the difficulty level—these episodes are getting predictable." The Chase airs weekdays at 5 PM on ITV1 and can also be watched on ITVX.