Since its premiere on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become one of the most beloved quiz shows in British television. Presented by Bradley Walsh, this fast-paced game sees eager contestants trying to outwit 'The Chaser' in a bid to win a cash prize.

There are currently six official Chasers on the programme: Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis.

Each Chaser has their own nickname on the show and they've become familiar faces in homes across the country, thanks to the success of the show and their appearances on the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers.

But who is the top Chaser of them all? New research by Betway has looked at factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught to determine the ultimate Chaser, reports the Daily Record.

Viewers might be taken aback to learn that when it comes to financial success, it's Paul Sinha who takes the crown. Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 per cent win rate over his 436 appearances on The Chase.

The quiz whizz's average target to beat is 19 and he holds the record for the highest average Chaser win total, bagging an impressive £14,651, making him the most financially successful chaser on the show.

Meanwhile, Mark Labbett, also known as 'The Beast', has a 76 per cent win rate over 475 episodes since he joined the show in 2009.

Mark, the original Chaser of the show, holds the record for the highest average target to beat, at 20, and the highest accuracy in the final chase, answering 83% of questions correctly.

Meanwhile, Anne Hegerty, also known as 'The Governess', is considered the top Chaser on television. With 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser - it's no surprise she's viewed as the most formidable opponent.

In the final chase, Hegerty averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues.

Here are the data comparisons between Chasers Anne, Mark and Paul:

• Anne Hegerty - 467 appearances - 85 per cent accuracy - 79 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £12,815
• Mark Labbett - 475 appearances - 83 per cent accuracy - 76 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £13,844
• Paul Sinha - 436 appearances - 84 per cent accuracy - 78 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £14,651

The most recent addition to the ITV programme is Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis who joined the show in November 2020.

The Irish neuroscientist has made a strong start after 81 appearances, boasting a 78 percent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23.

Episodes of The Chase are available to watch on ITVX