Bradley Walsh wasn’t exactly thrilled when a contestant on ITV’s The Chase gave him a bone-crushing handshake during a recent episode. The incident took place on May 21 at the London studios, where Bradley welcomed a new group of contestants – Neil, Amy, Phillip, and Alex – to the popular quiz show. The team was gearing up to face off against the formidable Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan, hoping to prove their trivia prowess.
Things got off to a promising start when Neil impressed everyone with his £6,000 cash-builder performance. Despite the nerve-wracking face-off with Jenny, Neil managed to keep his cool and secure his spot in the final chase. However, it was during the post-win handshake with Bradley that things took an unexpected turn. Neil’s overly enthusiastic grip left Bradley visibly shocked, prompting a scolding from the host. “Ooh you’ve got a strong handshake, that’s unnecessary that!” exclaimed Bradley, clearly taken aback by the unexpected force. Neil apologized sheepishly, but Bradley couldn’t help but express his dismay at the situation. “What’s the matter with you? I’ve got to shake everybody’s hand and you’ve hurt me now, it’s unnecessary,” scolded Bradley. Despite the handshake mishap, Neil managed to secure £6,000 for the team, with his teammates Phillip, Amy, and Alex also contributing to the prize fund, bringing the total to £22,000 as they headed into the final chase. The team put up a valiant effort, but Jenny proved to be a tough opponent, catching them just in the nick of time despite their impressive performance.
As the final chase unfolded, Bradley couldn’t help but share his concerns with the viewers, jokingly admitting, “It was like a pincer movement. I thought he was going to throw me there!” Despite the unexpected turn of events, Bradley let the incident slide and the team continued to give it their all. Phillip, Amy, and Alex each contributed to the prize fund, with Neil leading the way with his impressive cash-builder performance. In the end, Jenny proved to be a formidable opponent, catching the team just in time despite their best efforts. The episode served as a reminder that even the most prepared contestants can fall short in the face of a skilled chaser like Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan.
