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Sophie McCoid

ITV The Chase fans thrilled as comedian Omid Djalili takes big gamble

The Chase fans were thrilled tonight as Comedian Omid Djalili took a big gamble.

Omid managed to score a respectable £3,000 in his cash builder and headed to the table to take on The Governess, Anne Hegerty, who was tonight's Chaser.

Omid was the last celebrity contestant and had been singing Beyonce throughout the show.

As he faced Anne she told him: "You're not ready for this jelly."

Anne had been keen for someone to go high all evening, but no one had been brave enough to take her up on it, despite it being for charity.

Anne offered Omid £128,000, saying the figure was "a bit of a mouthful."

Omid said: "I don't know what to do" and turned to his team for advice.

They all encouraged him to go high, with one saying: "This is for charity, no guts, no glory."

Omid danced around and sang some more before saying: "Ok come on let's do this."

And viewers at home were impressed with his bravery.

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Nicola Foxfield said: "Omid Djalili on # TheChase is the content 2020 needs. Utter joy!"

Darren said: "Honestly @ omid9 has made this the best celebrity episode ever."

Christoff said: "Hands down, best episode of # TheChase ever"

And Danielle Lisa said: "Loving # thechase tonight!!"

Omid made his way through the board, but he was eventually knocked out by Anne on the final.

Host Bradley Walsh said: "That was nail biting, you went for it and it was the right thing to do."

Anne also congratulated him, giving him a standing ovation following his efforts saying: "I've never done this before, but I thought you were absolutely awesome."

*The Chase continues on Monday at 5pm on ITV

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