It took me 18 months to get on The Chase – I was gutted that I lost, but was stunned to received a secret prize
A CONTESTANT on The Chase has revealed behind-the-scenes secrets from the show – including how long the process takes and the prize you get for participating.
Joanna Tweedale appeared on the beloved ITV quiz show in 2020 and was soon faced with the stiff task of taking on one of the UK’s most knowledgeable quizzers.
The 51-year-old, who admitted to being a “huge fan” of Bradley Walsh, said she went on the show to tick something off of her bucket list.
Speaking about her time on the show, Joanna told the Wiltshire Times: "I'd been on The Weakest Link some years ago, but didn't do very well.
"Let's just say I was the Weakest Link, goodbye."
"But The Chase is a great show, I love Bradley and I had a big birthday so I just thought 'Why not?'"
Joanna also revealed that the whole process took 18 months in total – including a six-month wait for an interview – before she finally found herself standing next to Bradley.
She added: "When I got there we were in separate green rooms because they're still taking Covid precautions.
"We watch videos of things to do and things not to do, how to say your name properly, that kind of thing and then we're on the show."
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After learning the ins and out, Joanna looked to add £6,000 after a good quick-fire round, but success was soon snatched away from her.
But, while money for a Caribbean holiday may have been off the cards, Joanna didn't leave empty-handed as the host signed a CD for her.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.
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