The Chase fans left in stitches after 'oldest ever' quizzer takes show by storm

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The Chase fans were left in stitches by the quiz show's oldest ever contestant. Retired veterinary surgeon Val, 94, was one of four would-be brainboxes hoping to win some money on the popular ITV programme on Wednesday night.The nonagenarian, from Solihull, joined forces with Andrea from Blackburn, Nabeel from Manchester and Meng, originally from Melbourne, to take on the Chaser.But Val seemed to outshine his fellow quizzers and got everyone talking.

Host Bradley Walsh was in hysteric's at Val's witty remarks, and pointed out that he was the "oldest contestant" ever to have starred on" the ITV show.Val later admitted he also "felt like it", due to all the walking.

And asked what he would do with any money he won, he awkwardly confessed that he would bank his winnings, as, with him turning 95 next month, he would "likely die" soon and the kids would get it."It's quite a lovely and chirpy outlook you have on life Val," quipped Bradley as he attempted to make light of the comment. "If we bag four or five grand you could get that spent on the candlesticks." Val then had the audience in fits of laughter again as he corrected the gameshow host and said "No, I was thinking of the grave."Val went on to score a respectable £5,000 in the cashbuilder round, facing off against The Vixen.

He made Bradley laugh once more saying he was only "sort of" happy with his winnings, as he "normally does better" when he watches his favourite programme from home.The Vixen, Jenny Ryan, offered him a high offer for "every year" of his life, at a whopping £94,000.