…By Joseph Benjamin for TDPel Media.
Fans of the popular TV show ‘The Chase’ were left impressed and swooning over a female contestant who appeared on the show on April 27, 2023.
Host Bradley Walsh introduced four new contestants who were challenged to take home the cash prize.
Viewers took to Twitter to express their admiration for contestant Gillian, who they deemed both “attractive” and a “MILF”.
Another contestant, student Vicki, secured an impressive £7,000 in the cash-builder round but surprised everyone by opting for the low offer of £4,000.
However, she had no trouble answering head-to-head questions and made it to the final chase with 41-year-old quizzer Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan.
Despite a valiant effort, they were caught with 10 seconds to spare.
It is not uncommon for viewers of game shows to express their admiration for certain contestants, but in this instance, it was specifically focused on the female contestants.
It is worth noting the contrast between the commentary on the contestant’s looks and their performance on the show.
Vicki, for instance, was praised for her impressive performance in the cash-builder round despite her choice to take the low offer.
However, her looks were not commented on in the same way that Gillian’s were.
This highlights the continued issue of the objectification of women on television and the pressure placed on them to be both intelligent and attractive.
It is important to recognize and challenge these stereotypes to promote gender equality.