The Chase: Celebrities Raise Funds for Soccer Aid with Challenging Quiz Show

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Celebrities Shaun Williamson, David James, Lianne Sanderson, and Dion Dublin showcased their general knowledge skills on ITV's The Chase to raise funds for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. The annual football match returns this weekend, featuring big names like Sir Mo Farah and Wayne Rooney. In a tense competition, the four celebrities, who are also part of the Soccer Aid team, tested their luck against one of the UK's best quizzers, Darragh "The Menace" Ennis.

Key Takeaways:

  • David James achieved the highest ever score in a celebrity Cash Builder round, securing £11,000.
  • Shaun Williamson impressed his teammates and viewers with an impressive £8,000 Cash Builder, and later took The Chaser's higher offer of £132,000.
  • The team of four celebrities, including Lianne Sanderson and Dion Dublin, reached a combined score of 24, which was described as "extraordinary" by Bradley Walsh.
  • Darragh "The Menace" Ennis, the Chaser, gave up with just three seconds remaining to let the team win, uttering the iconic phrase "cheese" as a joke.
  • Bradley Walsh announced that the team had secured a massive £150,000 for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
  • The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Statistics:

  • £11,000: The amount secured by David James in his Cash Builder round.
  • £8,000: The amount secured by Shaun Williamson in his Cash Builder round.
  • £132,000: The higher offer taken by Shaun Williamson from The Chaser.
  • £150,000: The amount secured by the team for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
  • 24: The combined score achieved by the four celebrities.
  • 3 minutes: The time remaining when Darragh "The Menace" Ennis gave up.

Sources:

  • "The Chase" episode on ITV, featuring celebrities raising funds for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
  • Twitter and X posts from fans reacting to the show.
  • "The Chase" website, providing schedule and information about the show.