“‘SHE WALKED IN WITH A GIFT… AND INSTANTLY CHANGED THE ENERGY OF THE ENTIRE ROOM.’” What started as a routine introduction on The Chase quickly turned into an unexpectedly playful moment when a contestant arrived with a surprise that immediately shifted the mood in the studio and caught host Bradley Walsh completely off guard. As the exchange unfolded, viewers watched an unusually flirty back-and-forth develop before a single question had even been asked, turning a simple entrance into one of those viral TV moments fans can’t stop replaying. Sometimes the biggest game-show moments aren’t about the quiz — they’re about the chemistry nobody saw coming.

BRADLEY Walsh was left blushing after a contestant on The Chase wooed him with a romantic gift.

Monday’s edition of the ITV quiz show had a love theme in honour of Valentine’s Day, with one contestant called Valentine, while another was a heart doctor and a third was a florist.

Bradley Walsh was left blushing after a contestant on The Chase brought him a gift
Monday’s episode had a love theme for Valentine’s Day and contestant Chris, who is a chocolatier brought some of her products in for Bradley to try

Second contestant up to answer questions was Chris, a chocolatier from Horwich.

When Chris, 61, revealed her profession, an excited Bradley went “Ooh hello!”

Chris replied with a smile: “Handmade chocolates, I did bring some in for you to get a taste of.”

Bradley, 61, asked: “Did you just say you’ve brought some in?”

As Chris gave him a big grin and a giggle, Bradley told the other contestants and viewers: “See? That’s what you call a proper contestant. You’re through, congratulations!”

Viewers at home couldn’t help but comment on Chris’s flirty exchange, with one writing on Twitter: “Does Chris know Bradley Walsh is married?”

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Another added: “Think Chris has a crush on Bradders.”

Bradley has been married to wife Donna Derby since 1997 and the couple has son Barney together, while Bradley also has daughter Hayley from a previous relationship.

Meanwhile viewers were also enjoying the Valentine’s theme to the episode, with one writing: “Loving the valentines connection tonight with Valentine, a chocolatier, cardiologist and a florist.”

Another tweeted: “Loving the Valentine’s theme running through the contestants today on #thechase.”