Mark Labbett had only one word to say about the new Chaser Issa Schultz for this series of Beat The Chasers.
Issa replaced Anne Hegerty after she tested positive for Covid-19. She was forced to pull out of filming.
At the time, the 63-year-old said she felt 'fine' but was self-isolating. She wrote on Twitter: "Unfortunately I’ve contracted Covid-19 so won’t be filming this series of #BeatTheChasers.
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“The fantastic @Issa25 will be stepping in for me and I’m looking forward to watching the series when it’s on-air later this year. I feel fine, but I'm still positive! (in all respects)".
An ITV spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, Anne 'The Governess ' Hegerty has contracted Covid-19, so won't be filming the upcoming Beat The Chasers.
"We look forward to having her back on set soon. We're thrilled The Chase and Beat The Chaser Australia's Issa Schultz is able to step in."
Issa, also known as The Super Nerd, has been a Chaser on The Chase Australia since September 2015 when the show premiered. He has won the individual competition of the Australian Quizzing Championships six times.
Viewers enjoyed Issa's appearance on the show, and within three minutes of the programme starting, Mark Labbett tweeted: "The super nerd is a superstar #BeatTheChasers @Issa25.
Beat The Chasers fan Claire said: "He is great."
Dominic said: "SO thrilled to be watching @Issa25’s UK debut - he’s a brilliant Chaser on the Australian show and he’ll be exactly the same here! So happy they got him in! Gotta love the Supernerd."
And WIll said: "@Issa25 This is gonna go down as one of the best episodes…"
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