The Chase: Paul Sinha stuns Bradley Walsh with baffling EastEnders secret
THE CHASE continued this evening with another round of quizzing treats on ITV.
The Chase: Paul Sinha explains Pauline question
However, it was The Chase quizmaster Paul Sinha that stunned ITV viewers with a memorable EastEnders secret.
Contestant Fiona was first up to the podium for her cash builder round with Bradley Walsh.
Finding out that she would be facing Paul, the 45-year-old account manager from Essex was thrilled.
However, it was the question that Bradley read out next which surprised viewers.
The Chase: Paul Sinha stuns Bradley Walsh with baffling EastEnders secret
EastEnders: Pauline Fowler played by Wendy Richard
It refers to Pauline Fowler in EastEnders and her gradual acceptance of new laundromat techniques in EastEnders
Bradley said: “Which of these describes a ‘conversion’ in which one’s views are significantly altered?”
The answers consisted on Pauline, Peterin and Philippine.
Fiona chose Pauline as her answer, while Paul also went for Pauline.
Paul then revealed a link between the answer and Pauline Fowler (played by Wendy Richard) from EastEnders.
The Chase: Paul Sinha stuns Bradley Walsh with baffling EastEnders secret
Paul jokingly explained: “Well it’s actually Pauline.
“It refers to Pauline Fowler in EastEnders and her gradual acceptance of new laundromat techniques in EastEnders.”
He then revealed the real answer, adding: “It’s Saint Paul. Saint Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus.
“Actually, I was expecting the answer Damascene which comes from Damascus and is the same thing.
The Chase: Paul Sinha stuns Bradley Walsh with baffling EastEnders secret
“A Damascene conversion and a Pauline conversion are the same biblical events when Paul was converted.”
Fans of the show instantly took to social media following the unusual meaning behind the answer.
One viewer tweeted: “Wow! Never knew about that EastEnders link Paul! #TheChase.”
“Why does Brad keep saying 'Pauline' and not 'Pauline' #TheChase #gangofchase,” asked another.
A third added: “I am watching @ITVChase. Love this show. #TheChase," while another wrote: "Can't wait to get a TV license next year so I can watch The Chase and EastEnders every night."