Cult daytime show The Chase reached a landmark today with its 1,000th episode.
To make the programme extra special, host Bradley Walsh welcomed a different Chaser for each of the contestants taking part, and fans loved the bumper crop of quiz pros putting in an appearance.
I wish they changed the chaser in every episode! I like it #TheChase #thechase1000
— Arianne Humphreys (@AmyWineh0useLvr) September 29, 2016
#thechase1000 can't believe it's number 1000 glad to see all the chasers playing let's see who wins love the programme 1000 more please
— Jason Welsh (@jasonjwelsh) September 29, 2016
Love tonight's format of The Chase for the 1000th episode... all five chasers! I bloody love this programme! #TheChase1000
— Audrey Banks (@AudreyBanks) September 29, 2016
One fan showed his commitment to the daytime show.
1000th #TheChase today! Throwback to when @gemdotcomx and I dressed up as @TheShaunWallace and @anne_hegerty for Comic Con! :D #TheChase1000 pic.twitter.com/CuPgGlRIOu
— Dominic G. Martin (@DominicJGM) September 29, 2016
There was some tough competition for biggest fan.
Happy Thousandth Episode! @jenlion @paulsinha @MarkLabbett @anne_hegerty @TheShaunWallace #TheChase #TheChase1000 pic.twitter.com/9nZrkrBOqJ
— Jack Yeo (@jackryeo) September 29, 2016
It looked like there was a lot of fun on set, too.
What a day we had recording #TheChase1000! Cake, #Chasers, and cracking contestants! #TheChase pic.twitter.com/pls4SljYtP
— The Chase (@ITVChase) September 29, 2016
One viewer was a little too late with a suggestion for how the episode could have been even better.
They should have brought back four of the best ever guests for #thechase1000 instead of these new people #thechase #gangofchase
— Ollie (@ollie_olly_olly) September 29, 2016
The team had to take on The Governess in the final round.
Its Frosty Knickers herself #thechase1000 #TheChase
— Christopher Wood (@ChrisJW1987) September 29, 2016
Not everyone was backing the contestants – some thought the birthday should be all about the show’s real stars.
Is it wrong that I want the chasers to win? #TheChase #thechase1000
— KayleighTeeVee (@Kayleighann88) September 29, 2016
In the end, the contestants were victorious, but everyone thought John was the best.
#thechase1000 fantastic episode today.Well done to John for knowing everything.Hope he has a fantastic cruise. #TheChase
— SirCliveTheRed (@EPLinEngland) September 29, 2016
#thechase1000 well done Team, good edition of #thechase. John one if the best characters ever on the show. Enjoy ur new carpet & cruise.
— David (@ploki29) September 29, 2016
However, could the prize fund have been a bit grander?
Well so glad they won. But cmon @ITV you could have made it a bit more special with money! #thechase #thechase1000
— Miss Ray 1979 (@MissRay1979) September 29, 2016
