An Angus man appeared on one of the UK’s most popular quiz shows on Wednesday evening.
The Carnoustie resident, named by locals as George McAinsh, appeared on The Chase where he reached the final and competed for £12,000.
An Alzheimer Scotland volunteer and local fundraiser, he is a well known face throughout the town.
Supportive messages were appearing for him across social media.
And we're off! ? Welcome to our team: Beth, George, Niall and Michelle! #TheChase
— The Chase (@ITVChase) September 20, 2017
Mr McAinsh reached the final and was competing alongside two others for £12,000, however the team was sadly beaten by “the chaser” in the last round.
A strong team of three but in the #FinalChase, they're caught by #TheVixen! ??#TheChase
— The Chase (@ITVChase) September 20, 2017
The ITV game show is hosted by actor Bradley Walsh, well known for his role in Coronation Street.
Contestants go head-to-head against professional chasers Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha and Jenny Ryan.
With 5 million viewers The Chase is one of the most popular TV shows on ITV.
Contestants amass as much money as possible – which is then added to a prize fund if they survive an individual “chase”.
Those who survive these bouts against the chasers play with other contestants as a team for an equal share of the prize fund.
