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Nika Shakhnazarova

Chase fans in hysterics as contestant is spitting image of Tiger King's Joe Exotic

The Chase viewers were left in hysterics after they claimed one contestant was the spitting image of Tiger King's showman Joe Exotic.

Contestant Jim, 53, donned a moustache that resembled that of Joe's in the hit Netflix show.

The Blackpool native rocked a very daring 'stache on today's episode, and viewers felt compelled to compare the look to the tiger lover.

One viewer penned: "Cool Joe Exotic moustache bro. #TheChase."

While some viewers compared the facial hair to that of Fu Manchu, as one wrote: "I'm Jim and I'm Fu Manchu."

A third viewer made another striking comparison, writing: "Bloody hell, Jim has got a big tash! Tom looks like Anton du beke Face with tears of joy #thechase."

Viewers compared Jim to Netflix's Joe Exotic (ITV)

It comes as yesterday's episode saw host Bradley Walsh lash out at one contestant in a rant that saw him tell her to "take part in other TV shows".

Contestant Donna told her team member to opt for the low offer, despite performing very well in the 'Cash Builder' round.

Joe Exotic dons a similar mustache (Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images)

"What?!" Bradley asked when Donna made her suggestion. "He's just got £7,000!"

Donna replied: "Yeah, but we need all the players we can get!"

The host hit back, jokingly saying: "Who goes low? Donna please, go take part in other TV shows."

Viewers took to Twitter to point out the comparison (ITV)

Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the gameshow has been airing repeats from over the years due to filming being halted amid the  coronavirus  outbreak.

With the COVID-19 pandemic seeing cases and deaths soar around the world, and in the UK, measures and restrictions are in place as to keep people apart.

Joe Exotic stars in Netflix's Tiger King (Splash News / SplashNews.com)

TV production across the UK has been stopped, with a number of shows including The Chase stopping filming.

But ITV have got it covered, with old episodes of the show airing instead.

*The Chase continues weeknights at 5pm on ITV.

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