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The Chase’s backstage secrets – From Bradley Walsh’s ‘shocking’ habit being edited out to how much contestants are paid

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The Chase has been a fan-favourite with Brits for several years, and as with any popular game show, the ITV programme fronted by Bradley Walsh is also known to have “backstage secrets.”

The television quiz show has 17 seasons under its belt. Amid growing uproar about the show “dying out”, former contestants have shared interesting details from behind the scenes.

One of the former contestants has come forward to reveal an unusual habit of Bradley‘s. However, he claims the viewers get to see an edited version.

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Bradley’s ‘shocking’ habit is edited out before the episode airs (Credit: ITV)

The Chase contestant reveals Bradley Walsh’s habit

The final version which airs on TV supposedly cuts out scenes that aren’t appropriate for the audience. A former player, Alexander, claims it includes the host’s non-stop swearing.

Taking to X, he lifted the lid on Bradley’s behaviour, reports The Mirror. While answering followers’ questions about the show, Alexander revealed that Bradley “swore a lot.” But the “whole crew was super friendly.”

He said: “He [Bradley] was just as nice in real life. What surprised me is that he swore a bit, and they just edited that out.”

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