Controversy erupted on Wednesday's episode of The Chase after contestant George was denied an answer many viewers deemed correct, prompting some to threaten formal complaints to Ofcom. Host Bradley Walsh presented the question: 'The term carjack is a blend of car and what other word?' George responded with 'hijacked,' but Walsh rejected it, stating 'Hijack!' and moving on.
The team, consisting of Gary, Sarah, Ailsa, and George, had accumulated £48,000 before the final chase. George had earlier chosen the minus £9,000 offer, reducing the total from a potential higher amount. In the final round, the team was caught with 13 seconds remaining, losing the prize money.
Viewers took to social media to express outrage, with one tweeting: 'Yet again #TheChase is a joke. Hijack/Hijacked. Who gives a f**k.' Another said: 'Hijack ... Hijacked This show is getting more f*****g corrupt every day.' Some fans joked about contacting Ofcom, while others called for ITV to review its regulations.
Chaser Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis admitted he 'didn't see it coming' and attributed the defeat to the team's slow pace. Walsh added: 'And the £48,000 turns to dust just like that.'
