The Chase's Jenny Ryan unrecognisable in BBC appearance as fans say 'blimey!'
ok.co.ukThe Chase fans were left scratching their heads after spotting quiz queen Jenny Ryan in a throwback episode of BBC's Only Connect.The brainy bombshell, known as 'the Vixen' on ITV's The Chase, had previously showcased her quizzing prowess by winning the third series of Only Connect back in 2010, according to the Mirror.
Before she became a household name on The Chase, Jenny flexed her intellectual muscles alongside teammates Dave Bill and Alan Gibbs as part of the Gamblers, clinching victory over the Epicureans from the fourth series.The "winners special" episode that aired on Monday 25 February on BBC Two brought back some serious nostalgia.
The show's host, Victoria Coren Mitchell, gave viewers a refresher on who Jenny was, saying: "Jenny: A law graduate who enjoys playing poker and bingo." Social media was abuzz with fans expressing their surprise at seeing the chaser in a different light - she was looking unrecognisable without her iconic Vixen specs and sleek hairdo.Tweets poured in with one fan admitting: "I wouldn't have recognised Jenny Ryan on this one but for the ever present name caption." Another was equally baffled, tweeting: "I did not recognise [Jenny] at all there.".
Echoing the sentiment, someone else remarked: "Blimey didn't recognise [her]." And clearing up any confusion, another viewer questioned: "Please settle an argument, is Jenny Ryan on #OnlyConnect the same one of #TheChase fame? ".
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