It’s the quiz show that’s gripped Britain for over 15 years with nail-biting tension, epic comebacks, and those unforgettable ‘OH MY GOD!’ screams from Bradley Walsh – and The Chase has delivered some truly legendary moments that still have fans rewinding years later.

From record-breaking solo chases to brutal Beast wipeouts, jaw-dropping Final Chase collapses, and contestants who defied the odds in spectacular fashion, the ITV smash has produced drama that rivals any soap.

As the show celebrates another series, Daily Mail counts down the most iconic, heart-pounding, tear-jerking moments that cemented The Chase as daytime TV royalty – the ones that left Bradders gobsmacked, Chasers humbled, and viewers on the edge of their sofas.

Buckle up – these are the Chase classics that live rent-free in every fan’s head!

The Ultimate Solo Hero: Shaun Wallace’s Nightmare – The £100k Four-Person Pushback (2015)

Picture the scene: Four contestants, £32,000 banked, facing The Dark Destroyer.

They push back relentlessly – Shaun misses easy questions, team storms ahead.

Final Chase: Shaun needs 23 – but cracks under pressure, missing sitters.

Team wins £32k – but the real legend? The pushback that humiliated a Chaser.

Bradley: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it!’

Still hailed as greatest team performance.

The Beast’s Brutal Beatdown: Mark Labbett Wiped Out for Record £75k (2012)

Early days: Team banks £75k – then Beast charges.

But stumbles on pop culture, history – team holds nerve.

Mark caught with seconds left? No – team wins massive pot!

Bradley speechless; Mark gracious.

Iconic: Highest cash builder win at time.

Fanny Chmelar’s Eternal Legacy: The Question That Broke Bradley (2012)

Not a win – but comedy gold.

Bradley reads: ‘In 2011, which Czech skier… Fanny Chmelar?’

He corpses – full meltdown, tears streaming.

Clip viral forever – millions views.

The Chase’s funniest ever moment.

The £100k Final Chase Collapse: Anne Hegerty’s Heartbreak (2019)

Team banks £100k – record.

Governor needs 24 – storms to 23 with time left.

But misses final question – team wins £100k!

Anne devastated; Bradley ecstatic.

‘Most dramatic ever!’

The Solo Superstar: Eden’s Record 25 Correct in Final Chase (2021)

Solo contestant Eden – £8k banked.

Beast needs 25 – Eden answers 25 correct, no passes.

Mark caught with 0 seconds!

Bradley: ‘Unbelievable!’

Still record for solo Final Chase.

Paul Sinha’s Emotional £70k Win After Health Scare (2020)

Sinnerman, post-Parkinson’s diagnosis, faces tough team.

But turns it on – catches with seconds left for £70k split.

Paul tearful; Bradley hugs.

Inspirational TV moment.

Jenny Ryan’s Vixen Rampage: 27 Steps Caught with 0.1 Seconds (2022)

Vixen unstoppable: Team pushes hard, but Jenny’s knowledge blitz.

Catches 27 with fraction left.

Bradley: ‘Fastest ever!’

Vixen cements legend status.

The Family That Slayed: Mum & Daughter £100k Pushback (2023)

Mother-daughter duo dominate cash builder, push back Beast relentlessly.

Final Chase thriller – win massive pot.

Bradley: ‘Best family team ever!’

Tears, hugs – wholesome gold.

Darragh Ennis’ Menace Debut: Instant Classic (2021)

New Chaser Darragh – first show.

Team strong, but Menace’s speed catches dramatically.

Instant fan favourite.

Bradley Walsh’s Greatest Meltdowns: The Questions That Broke Him

From ‘Fanny Chmelar’ to endless innuendos – Bradders’ corpsing iconic.

Clip compilations millions views.

His reactions? Half the fun!

Why These Moments Endure: The Chase’s Magic Formula

Tension, knowledge, personality clashes.

Chasers humanised in defeat; contestants heroes in victory.

Bradley’s warmth ties it.

15 years on, still gripping millions.

As new series looms, fans crave more classics.

The Chase: Daytime drama at its finest.

Long may it reign!