The Chase viewers convinced youthful contestant is 'lying' about age

The Chase viewers were left convinced that a very youthful-looking contestant was lying about his age.

English teacher James appeared on the programme hoping to beat The Beast and win some money.

James managed to win £6,000 in the cashbuilder before going head to head with Mark Labbett.

But viewers were distracted when James revealed his age and told host Bradley Walsh he was 25.

English teacher James appeared on The Chase tonight (ITV)

He went up against Mark Labbett, aka The Beast (ITV)

Stunned fans flocked to Twitter to comment, with one writing: "James claims to be 25 in the same way that I claim to be Beyonce #TheChase."

While another commented: "James stop lying about your age #TheChase."

Fans were convinced James was not 25 (ITV)

A third referred to another player on the team, remarking: "James 25 Benji 34 I suspect more people lying about their ages on #TheChase."

"James looks old and young at the same time #TheChase," another wrote.

James managed to beat The Beast and rejoined his team.

Going into the Final Chase, all four team members returned and they played for £24,000.

*The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV