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ITV The Chase's best quizzer of all time revealed and the results may surprise youThe Chase has six impressive quizzers on the ITV show who have all defeated many of contestants but a new
study has uncovered who is the most successful Chaser of all time.CommentsEntertainmentNicola Croal TV and showbiz reporter 11:24, 05 Jun 2025The Chase stars (Image: ITV) The Chase has
become one of the most popular quiz shows in British television history since its debut on ITV in 2009. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the fast-paced game follows keen contestants who attempt to
outsmart 'The Chaser' so they can win a cash prize.
There are currently six official Chasers on the show, these impressive quiz geniuses are Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. Each Chaser has
their own nickname on the game show and have become household names thanks to the show's success, also featuring on the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers.
But the question is - who is the best Chaser out of the lot? New research by Betway has examined factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught in order to determine the
best Chaser of all time, Bristol Live reports.
Viewers may be surprised to discover that in terms of financial success, it's Paul Sinha who comes out on top.
Who is the best Chaser?(Image: Getty) Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 percent win rate across his 436 appearances on The Chase.
Article continues below The quiz guru's 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.
Meanwhile, Mark Labbett, better known as 'The Beast' has a 76 percent win rate over 475 episodes since his start in 2009.
Labbett, who was the show's inaugural Chaser, 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.
Meanwhile, Anne Hegerty, known as 'The Governess' is ranked as the top Chaser on television.
With 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser - it's no wonder she's seen as the most daunting opponent.
In the final chase, Hegerty averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues.
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Who is the most successful chaser on The Chase? Here are the data comparisons between Chasers Anne, Mark and Paul:
Anne Hegerty - 467 appearances - 85 per cent accuracy - 79 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £12,815Mark Labbett - 475 appearances - 83 per cent accuracy - 76 per cent Chaser win rate -
win total £13,844Paul Sinha - 436 appearances - 84 per cent accuracy - 78 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £14,651 The latest newcomer to the ITV programme is Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis
who joined the show in November 2020.
The Irish neuroscientist has made a strong start after 81 appearances, with a 78 percent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23.
The Chase is broadcast daily on ITV and ITVX at 5pm.
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