The Chase Around the World at centre of 'axe' claims after just one series of Bradley Walsh's spin-off
ITV has responded to claims it's been deemed 'a flop'The Chase Around The World is at the centre of ‘axe’ claims, with reports that the Bradley Walsh spin-off will not return for a second series.
Insiders have claimed the show has been deemed a “flop” following its launch earlier this summer.
Bradley hosts the quiz show, which sees The Chasers head abroad and take on pairs of contestants in top European tourist destinations. The prize is £100,000.
But a source told The Mirror: “The Chase Around The World has been one big flop. Bradley has pretty much been reduced to a voiceover man and The Chasers, who are all adored by the viewers, hardly featured at all.”
It was even claimed The Chasers, including Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty and Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, had been told not to expect a second series.
ITV, however, has quashed these claims.
ITV denies The Chase Around The World axe claims
An ITV spokesperson has today insisted that the future of The Chase Around the World has not yet been decided. The broadcaster has insisted that talks about series two are still going ahead.
Speaking to TVGuide, the spokesperson said: “With The Chase Around The World only having finished its linear broadcast just over two weeks ago, discussions are naturally still ongoing about a recommission at this time.
“It is untrue to say that The Chasers have been informed that a second series won’t be going ahead currently.”
The Chase Around The World moved the familiar quiz action away from its usual studio setting.
Six pairs travelled between international cities while searching for the Chasers. They followed clues before tackling general-knowledge tests designed to keep them in the competition.
The surviving contestants also had an opportunity to win £100,000.
Bradley presented alongside Chasers Anne, Mark, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis.
Given the popularity of The Chase, it was hoped fans would like the new ‘adventure spin’ put on the show. Viewers even compared it to the hugely popular BBC series, Race Across the World.
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