The Chase host Bradley Walsh left bemused by contestant's awkward 'introductory rap'
TONIGHT'S episode of The Chase saw an optimistic contestant rap his way to the final.
The Chase contestant performs awkward rap
Chris, an accounts manager from Derby, left half of the viewers at home laughing, and the other half cringing after delivering a self-penned beat.
Looking bemused, host Bradley Walsh looked on as the hopeful rapped: "We're going to win the big dollars, at least 50k, so come on then guys let's bring on the beast."
Hoping to win enough money to buy a telescope and a fishing rod, the contestant sailed through to the final round as a lone player.
Securing a pitiful six places for the final chase against chaser Jenny Ryan, a worried Chris said: "Oh dear."
Chris raps to The Chase host Bradley Walsh
Chris, an accounts manager from Derby, rapped during the show
Bradley Walsh watched on as Chris was caught with one minute and 36 seconds to spare
Viewers tweeted their thoughts on tonight's episode
I think we'll need some push backs
Bradley, 56, laughed: "I think we'll need some push backs," to which the contestant replied: "I'm very disappointed."
However, the player set a new UK record for the quickest time to be caught on the programme.
Losing £6,000, the player was soon beaten after Jenny answered six questions correct with one minute and 36 seconds to spare.
"Chris will get mauled by @jenlion in the final chase. He puts the C in rap! #thechase," predicted one viewer.
Bradley Walsh was left bemused
Chris lost £6,000 in the final chase
The audience did not speak favourably of the rap
"Crikey @BradleyWalsh!!! Imagine being stuck with #Chris on a boat out at sea for a few hours! Not on your life! #TheChase," posted another.
A third said: "I hope Chris doesn't read twitter after that performance. #thechase."
Chaser Mark Labbett praised his colleague for setting the new record, tweeting: "@ITVChase #thechase @jenlion that sets the UK record with just 24 seconds. Bravo!"
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.