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Sophie McCoid

ITV The Chase fans go wild over 'tasty' Royal Navy contestant

The Chase fans were left distracted tonight as a contestant in the Royal Navy took to the screen.

Ben, 35, was the first contestant up on tonight's show, as he took on The Vixen, Jenny Ryan, who was tonight's Chaser.

Before he played Jenny he chatted to host Bradley Walsh about his job in the navy.

Ben, from Hull, said he could be at sea for up to nine months, away from his two children and wife.

He said if he won some cash he would take his family on a big trip to Disneyworld.

Ben got £4,000 in his cash builder and was tempted to take the lower offer of £1,000, but said he would never live it down on the ship.

But viewers weren't concerned about Ben's ability to answer questions and were instead distracted by his good looks.

John Boy said: "Ben on tonight’s # thechase is rather handsome."

Samantha Walker said: "Ben’s a bit tasty!"

Victoria said: "Ben from ‘ull is a bit of alright."

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Ben proved he wasn't just a pretty face as he managed to get back to his team with the £4,000 after crediting his "military training" with helping him stay cool under pressure.

As he returned to the team Jenny said: "Ben has literally sailed through."

And Bradley was thrilled for him and said: "Congratulations mate that was terrific, well played."

*The Chase continues at 5pm on ITV tomorrow

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