Paul Sinha's absence from Beat The Chasers explained by Darragh Ennis

Tonight saw a new series of hit show 'Beat the Chasers' air on ITV, but many viewers were sad to see one Chaser missing from the line-up.

Chasers Anne Hegerty, Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis all appeared on the show, but The Sinnerman, Paul Sinha was missing from the proceedings.

Many viewers took to social media to question his absence from the show, with many missing his quick wit and sarcasm.

Emily O'Neill said: "Where is the sinha man again. He isn’t here."

Jenny Bird said: "Oh no, where's my favourite @paulsinha?"

Carina said: "wait wait wait, where’s the sinnerman?!"

Corm said: "WHERES PAUL."

But Chaser Daragh took to twitter to explain why Paul wasn't on the show.

He said: "A few people asking, Paul was ill at the time of recording. Hopefully all 6 of us can be together for the next series."

Chaser Jenny Ryan also explained Paul's absence on social media and said: "For those asking: Paul was unwell at the time we recorded this series, so was unable to join us in studio. If we get a fourth series, maybe you'll see the six of us quizzing together at last!"

Paul suffers with Parkinsons and has been open about his battle with the condition, but it's unknown if his parkinsons was connected to his absence from the Chase.

*Beat the Chasers continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV