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Kate Lally

ITV The Chase's Bradley Walsh stunned by grandad contestant's age

Bradley Walsh was left stunned after a The Chase contestant revealed he was a grandfather during Monday's episode.

The 61-year-old welcomed four new players on this week's final edition of the popular ITV show.

Emma, Graham, Lucie and Olly were testing their wits against one of the UK's finest quiz brains, Paul Sinha, in a bid to win big money.

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Olly, a lorry driver from the West Midlands, was first up against the Sinnerman.

Things were off to an awkward start when Bradley asked him who he would like to play against.

As Olly stumbled, he admitted: "Do you know what? I've forgotten their names."

But it was Olly's family admission that had Bradley reeling.

Olly from the West Midlands on The Chase (ITV)

When asked what he does in his spare time, Olly said: "I don't have a lot of spare time any more, Brad, I've got a 20-month-old granddaughter".

As Olly is just 44 years old, Bradley was shocked to hear he was a grandfather.

He asked: "Really?" before pulling a face and looking Olly up and down.

Olly replied: "I know, that was my face when I was informed."

Bradly added: "You're 44! Wow. That's amazing."

Chase fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts.

MissMarrple said: "A 20 month grandchild at 44?", to which SnappyShack replied: "There's a lady along the road here that was a grandma at 31. I would say that's more unusual than 44."

Lydia Gerver said: "#TheChase Olly is adorable and looks great for a grandad tbf"

Andi000211 said: "Olly, what a lovely, lovely man. #thechase"

CrossingSpoonie said: "Olly is cute!"

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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