THE Chase contestant Jerome led his team to an impressive £14,000 tonight – but viewers were irritated by his ‘cocky’ expressions.
Student Jerome, 21, had a hot streak in the final chase, answering 13 answers correctly in a row; the bulk of his team’s 19 points.
Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace was unable to cope with the performance and took a rare defeat.
Throughout the show, brainy Jerome winked and pulled faces after answering questions, frustrating viewers.
One wrote on Twitter: “@itvstudios where do I complain about Jerome on the chase? He’s absolutely intolerable I really don’t think such irritating characters should get air time.”
Another posted: “Jerome on the chase is one irritating individual. #thechase.”
Others lauded his work, with one typing: “#TheChase great performance from Jerome his shoulders must be aching carrying his teammates.
A second shared: “Wow cocky#Jerome on #TheChase@ITV was brilliant £14,000 for the team of 3.”
Another said: “Jerome f***ing killed it on #TheChase.”
He wasn’t the only one to get fans talking either.
Contestant Carolyn was called Judy Murray’s double, while Jerome was compared to the tennis coach’s son Andy.
Together they were equally as formidable a partnership en route to the big cash prize.
