The Chase viewers have accused Bradley Walsh of ‘fat-shaming’ a contestant after he made a joke just minutes into the show on Tuesday.

As usual, the presenter, 64, welcomed a new team of four contestants who were set to battle it out against chaser Shaun Wallace, also known as the The Dark Destroyer.

This time, the group taking on the challenge were Sarah from Worcester, Martyn from Pont-y-Clun, Hannah from Blackburn and Neil from Mansfield.

Sarah, who is a a 60-year-old miniature artist, introduced herself to the Chaser and the viewers as she revealed her name, age and job тιтle.

After she explained her job тιтle, Bradley jokingly quipped: ‘Oh well you look big enough to me!’

The contestant laughed as she responded: ‘I’m quite short,’ before going on to explain it means that she makes mini Gothic figures for dolls’ houses.

The Chase viewers have accused Bradley Walsh of ‘fat-shaming’ a contestant after he made a joke just minutes into the show on Tuesday

As usual, the presenter, 64, welcomed a new team of four contestants who were set to battle it out against chaser Shaun Wallace, also known as the The Dark Destroyer

She continued: ‘I make elaborate things like little witches’ potion cabinets and little Gothic items for vampires and things like that.’

However, viewers were left unimpressed after they picked up on the comment and took to social media to make their feelings clear.

They wrote on X: ‘fat shaming? how original, brad, that was less funny than the menace #TheChase.’

‘Did Bradley just call her fat #TheChase.’

‘Indeed. I switched off in total disgust. #thechase.’

‘#thechase Brad should stop the fat shaming it’s 2025 it’s so old fashioned and out of date.’ 

And according to The Express, more fans wrote: ‘What’s with the fat shaming, Brad? Hmmm? #TheChase.’

Someone else said: ‘Fat Jokes. It’s 2025 can’t be doing that Brad’s every Tom, Dick and Harry are getting cancelled. #TheChase.’

It comes just after The Chase’s Anne Hegerty revealed that she can’t rely on a steady salary despite the show’s success.

Sarah, who is a a 60-year-old miniature artist, introduced herself to the Chaser and the viewers as she revealed her name, age and job тιтle

After she explained her job тιтle, Bradley jokingly quipped: ‘Oh well you look big enough to me!’

However, viewers were left unimpressed after they picked up on the comment and took to social media to make their feelings clear

It comes just after The Chase’s Anne Hegerty revealed that she can’t rely on a steady salary despite the show’s success 

The TV personality, 66, known as The Governess on the hit ITV show, admitted that despite the success of the quiz show, none of the chasers are paid a set salary.

Speaking to The Mirror at the TV Choice Awards on Monday, Anne explained that she and the other chasers wouldn’t want to welcome a new addition to the team anytime soon for one key reason.

When asked whether a new chaser might join the show in the future, she replied: ‘Well, we do always hope not.’

She continued: ‘We are paid per show, so we’re not on a salary. It’s not as if they’re going to up the budget and add a new salary.’

‘A new chaser would just mean the same number of shows shared between more people – so less money for everyone. So, hope not!’

Though Anne acknowledged that the addition of a new chaser would cut into her earnings, she clarified that she holds no ill will toward Darragh Ennis, who joined the show in 2020.

Anne also spoke about the camaraderie between the chasers, revealing that despite their compeтιтive nature, they all get along well and often spend time together, especially when they’re all filming.

Despite not having a guaranteed salary from The Chase, Anne’s business, Frosty Knickers Ltd, reported over £807,000 in revenue as of August 2023, according to The Mirror.

Speaking to The Mirror at the TV Choice Awards on Monday, Anne explained that she and the other chasers wouldn’t want to welcome a new addition to the team anytime soon for one key reason

While her firm’s ᴀssets and net worth are impressive, Anne has said she’s not a big spender, believing there’s no need to ‘slosh money around’.

She also shared that she once relied on benefits while working as a journalist before her time on The Chase. As a result, she’s no stranger to saving and living frugally.

However, Anne does indulge in a few luxuries. She splits her time between homes in Manchester and Watford, making her work with The Chase more convenient.

She also treats herself to first-class or business flights when traveling abroad for quiz events and enjoys stays at Club Med.