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Lottie Gibbons

The Chase casting team highlight odd coincidence with contestants

The casting team for The Chase were up to their usual tricks again as they made an amusing connection between contestants.

Trying to beat new Chaser Darragh Ennis were Mary, Henry, Liz, and Tudor.

While it took Bradley Walsh about 10 minutes to spot the odd coincidence, many viewers pointed it out on Twitter.

One tweeted: "Who managed to get the Tudors Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and Mary I on The Chase."

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Georgia said: "A royal connection. Tudor Mary Henry & Elizabeth."

Buz wrote: "History lesson on The Chase tonight..... We have Tudor, Liz, Henry and Mary."

And Hale commented: "Royalty in the house tonight! Tudor, Liz, Mary and Henry."

However, Bradley didn't spot the relation until Darragh pointed it out.

Bradley said: "I've done it again. Tudor, Liz, Henry, Mary - what is the matter with me?

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"Pay attention. Isn't this show a wonderful thing kids?

"While you're having your fish fingers, there you are the Kings and Queens of the Tudor era. Fantastic."

The Chase's official Facebook page added: "The casting team is back at it again, and this one might be their crowning glory."

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