Anne Hegerty has responded to fans who were concerned about her appearance on The Family Chase last night (April 20).
The quiz expert went against the Holt family on the latest episode as they played for £5,000.
However, many viewers voiced their worries for Anne – aka The Governess – as they claimed she didn’t look well.
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What did viewers say?
One person wrote on Twitter: “Anne looks as if she’s never slept for a week.”
Another said: “What’s up with Anne’s eyes?”
A third tweeted Anne: “@anne_hegerty watching you tonight on The Family Chase, you don’t look well! Hope you’re OK.”
Anne responded to the fan and insisted she’s “fine” and revealed the episode was filmed “years ago”.
#TheChase Anne looks as if shes never slept for a week
— Scottish not British red/blue Tory detester (@Jimbo4indy2) April 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/kf11000/status/1251935893172125704
@anne_hegerty watching you tonight on the family chase, you don’t look well! Hope your ok xx
— Marian Bishop (@mazbishop) April 19, 2020
She wrote: “I’m fine, thanks.”
In another tweet, Anne added: “It’s sweet of Marian to be concerned, but these were filmed years ago.”
I’m fine, thanks.
— Anne Hegerty (@anne_hegerty) April 19, 2020
It’s sweet of Marian to be concerned, but these were filmed years ago.
— Anne Hegerty (@anne_hegerty) April 20, 2020
Meanwhile, on last night’s show, Anne beat the Holt family despite three of them making it back for the Final Chase.
Kev was knocked out by The Governess but Lauren, Helen and Conor racked up £5,000 for the final.
The team bagged 13 steps ahead of the Chaser.
Anne looks as if shes never slept for a week.
Anne said: “Yeah they did have a few trickier questions but I feel they could have gone further.”
The quizzer went on to beat the team with 26 seconds remaining.
Viewers shared their thoughts on Twitter, with many branding the episode “boring”.
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What did they say?
One person wrote: “Just me or is this a bit of a boring show? Suppose we have Bradley [Walsh].”
Another said: “This family are painful to watch.”
One added: “How do @itv pick these families. 2 have taken lower offer 5k between 3 of them.
“Managed 13 in the final chase What a waste of an opportunity and episode. Zero entertainment.”
Just me or is this a bit of a boring show? ☹️. Spose we have Bradley! #TheChase
— DENISE HAIR (@deetyzack) April 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/_hayleyburgess/status/1251943919014809602
How do the @itv pick these families.
2 have taken lower offer
5k between 3 of them
Managed 13 in the final chase
What a waste of an opportunity and episode 🙄🙄🙄
Zero entertainment #TheChase— Tim Gale (@TimGale8) April 19, 2020
The Family Chase returns to ITV, Sunday, April 26, at 7pm.
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