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Sophie McCoid

ITV The Chase fans crown retired lawyer Diana 'best contestant ever'

The Chase fans crowned retired lawyer Diana their favourite contestant ever, as she took on The Chaser tonight.

Diana, 76,  told Bradley she wanted to go to Latin America with her husband but confused him as she said: "I've got half the prize to go to Latin America and we want the other half to go to Brazil."

A stunned Bradley said: "What we don't give away holidays Diana, are you sure you're on the right show."

She confirmed she meant she had half the money needed to go away but needed more to make her dream trip.

Diana, from London, managed to get £5,000 in her cash builder and went up against The Sinnerman, Paul Sinha, who was tonight's Chaser.

Diana on The Chase (ITV)

After speaking to her teammate Bev, Diana opted to play for the £5,000, with Paul saying: "Good luck Diana you're a breath of fresh air."

Sadly she got knocked out of the game but she made a lasting impression on viewers who took to Twitter to rave about her.

Roberto Diniro said: "I not stopped laughing, Diana made me laugh what an amazing woman she is."

Kerry Taylor said: "Diana, as mad as a box of frogs, bless her!!!"

John Percival said: "Someone needs to wrap Diana up and keep her safe, just to make sure she lives for another 100 years. What a funny, lovely woman."

And Nicola Grant said: "Diana might be my favourite contestant ever."

*The Chase continues at 5pm on ITV on Monday

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