HIT ITV quiz show The Chase is gearing up for a major global spin-off after the huge success of the Bradley Walsh-fronted series.
Bosses are now working on expanding the format beyond the UK, with plans to go international.
ITV bosses are expanding the format beyond the UK[/caption]
Fans can expect even higher stakes as contestants go international[/caption]
In the new format, pairs of contestants will team up to answer tough questions and tackle mind-bending puzzles, all while travelling across different countries.
The globe-trotting twist will put their brains — and their teamwork — to the test, with a massive cash prize waiting at the finish line.
Fans can expect even higher stakes, fresh twists, and some familiar faces battling it out on a global stage.
Production on The Chase Around The World is due to commence early next year.
ITV have not yet announced whether Bradley Walsh or any of the Chasers will be involved.
But it will be produced by Potato – who also make the daytime series and Beat The Chasers.
The exciting spin-off comes off the back of The Chase’s phenomenal success, with the Bradley Walsh-fronted show regularly pulling in over 3 million viewers a day and its primetime edition smashing ratings to become one of ITV’s most-watched quiz formats.
Meanwhile, Beat The Chasers has pulled in peaks of over 5 million in primetime slots.
The Chase has become a powerhouse for ITV, airing in over 10 countries worldwide.
With more than 2,000 episodes broadcast since its 2009 launch, it remains one of the longest-running and most successful game shows on British TV.
The global move marks the next big step for the franchise.
Beat The Chasers will kick off again on Sunday nights as it has been recommissioned for an eighth series to air next year.
The show sees individuals take on all six Chasers – The Governess, The Vixen, The Menace, The Dark Destroyer, The Beast and The Sinnerman – in the hope of winning a huge cash prize.
In a nail-biting head-to-head race against the clock, contestants could win up to £600,000 if they face all the Chasers.
But, run out of time before the Chasers and the contestants go home with nothing.
The Chase and Beat The Chasers are available to watch on ITVX.
The Chase: Current lineup of Chasers on the ITV show
The Chase first premiered on ITV back in 2009 and has become a firm favourite among viewers since then. The roster of professional quizzers (‘chasers’) has grown significantly since the show’s launch.
- Mark Labbett (2009 – present): Known as ‘The Beast’, Mark is a former Maths teacher and previously won £32,000 on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Mark has also reprised his role as a Chaser in the US and Australian versions of the show.
- Shaun Wallace (2009 – present): Shaun, a barrister and former Mastermind champion, goes by the ‘Dark Destroyer’. Shaun has appeared on the Australian version of The Chase. In 2008, he finished as runner-up to Barry Simmons in Are You an Egghead?, a contest to find a new member of the then-BBC quiz team.
- Anne Hegerty (2010 – present): A former contestant on Mastermind, Fifteen To One and Are You an Egghead?, Anne goes by ‘The Governess’. Since joining The Chase, she appeared on I’m A Celebrity… in 2018.
- Paul Sinha (2011-present): Comedian and qualified doctor Paul joined the Chaser line-up in 2011, taking the nickname ‘The Sinnerman’. He has appeared on The Weakest Link, University Challenge and Brain of Britain. In 2018, Paul starred in series 8 of popular game show Taskmaster.
- Jenny Ryan (2015 – present): Known as ‘The Vixen’, Jenny was previously in a winning team on Only Connect. She also appeared in Mastermind, The Weakest Link and Fifteen To One before joining The Chase in 2015.
- Darragh Ennis (2020 – present): A postdoctoral researcher, Darragh joined The Chase in 2020 as ‘The Menace’. He is the first former contestant to join the line-up, having been part of a winning team against Paul Sinha in 2017.
Bradley Walsh has not yet been confirmed as the host for the new spin-off[/caption]
