Lucy Porter Banks Rare £10,000 on The Chase Christmas Special
A festive edition of the popular quiz show, The Chase, is set to air on Christmas Eve, and comedian Lucy Porter has already made a meaningful impact, securing a remarkable £10,000 in the cash builder round – a feat described as “very, very rare” by host Bradley Walsh.
The upcoming The Chase Christmas Special will feature Porter alongside Countdown host Colin Murray, vocalist Tommy Blaize, and actor/comedian Asim Chaudhry as they challenge all five Chasers in a battle of wits.The Chasers themselves will be getting into the holiday spirit, sporting costumes themed around a Christmas lunch.
A Childhood Love of Quizzing
Porter’s impressive performance began with a lighthearted exchange with walsh, revealing the origins of her competitive spirit. “Now,you and I,we’ve known each other a long while. You love quizzing,don’t you?” Walsh inquired. Porter responded, explaining a unique childhood incentive: “I do, I do. My dad used to, when I was a kid, if we had dinner, you didn’t get pudding unless you could answer a quiz question.” She fondly recalled earning her desserts with correct answers, specifically mentioning the coveted treats of “a slice of Viennetta or an Arctic roll!”
Record-Breaking Cash Builder Round
The stakes were high in the cash builder round, where each correct answer awards £1,000. Porter demonstrated exceptional knowledge, correctly answering ten questions within the 60-second time limit.This resulted in an astounding £10,000, prompting cheers from the audience and her teammates. Walsh acknowledged the rarity of such a performance, stating, “Well that was very, very rare that we get five figures in a cash builder. Ten grand, congratulations, time to face a Chaser!”
Festive Chaser Lineup
Mark Labbett (The Beast), Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty (The Governess), Paul Sinha (The Sinnerman), Jenny Ryan (The Vixen), and Darragh Ennis will all participate in the special episode. Their costumes reflect the Christmas lunch theme, with The beast embodying a Christmas Pudding, The Vixen as a Brussels sprout, The Menace as a Pig in Blanket, The sinnerman as a Turkey, and The Governess as a christmas Cracker. Anne Hegerty is reported to look “glamorous” in a blonde wig and red ballgown, while the other Chasers are also sporting eye-catching attire.
The Chase Christmas Special is scheduled to air on Wednesday, December 24th, at 5:55 PM on ITV1. For the latest in showbiz, television, movies, and streaming news, visit the new Everything Gossip website.
Why: A Christmas special of the quiz show the Chase is airing.
Who: Comedian Lucy Porter, along with Colin Murray, Tommy Blaize, and Asim Chaudhry, will compete against all five Chasers: Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis. Host Bradley Walsh will oversee the competition.
What: Lucy Porter achieved a rare feat by earning £10,000 in the cash builder round.
How did it end?: Porter’s success in the cash builder round sets the stage for her and her team to face the Chasers in the final chase. The outcome of the final chase is not yet known, but the special episode will air on December 24th at 5:55 PM on ITV1.
