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The Chase's most successful Chaser of all time announced - and it's not Anne

The Chase's most successful Chaser of all time announced - and it's not Anne

Daily Mirror05-06-2025
Since first airing in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British TV and has turned its Chasers into household names - but who is the most successful Chaser of all time?
Since its premiere on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British telly, with Bradley Walsh at the helm. This high-speed quiz show sees contestants pitting their wits against 'The Chaser' in a bid to win a cash prize.
As of June 2025, there are six official Chasers: Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis.

Each Chaser has their own moniker and has risen to fame since the show's inception, also appearing in the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers.

But who is the top Chaser on the box?
New research by Betway has looked at factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught, to determine the best Chaser of all time. When it comes to financial success, Paul Sinha takes the crown.
Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 percent win rate across 436 appearances on The Chase.
His average target to beat is 19 and he holds the highest average Chaser win total, raking in £14,651, making him the most financially successful chaser on the show, according to the Express, reports Bristol Live.
Meanwhile, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett has a 76 percent win rate over 475 episodes since his debut in 2009. Labbett holds the record for the highest average target to beat, at 20, and the highest accuracy in the final chase, answering 83% of questions correctly.

Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty is considered the top Chaser on telly, boasting 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser.
In the final chase, she averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues.
So, who's the most successful chaser on The Chase?
Here's a detailed comparison between Anne, Paul, and Mark:.
Newbie Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis has made a strong start after 81 appearances, with a 78 percent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23.
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