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Bradley Walsh sexism in the Chase

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CormorantStrikesBack · 04/12/2023 17:37

So a female contestant said she worked at a university medical school and Bradley asked her “have you got a background in nursing”.

Bet he wouldn’t have asked a man that!

Funnily enough if she had a background in nursing she’d be more likely to work in the nursing department! Which will not be part of the medical school.

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OnAPostItNote · 04/12/2023 17:40

Also…..He really messed up with the Londonderry/Derry gaff!!! Ages ago.

Chickenkeev · 04/12/2023 17:40

Bradley is a bit of a fossil in terms of comedy. Caught between two stools etc. The TV company should have him better schooled. It's not like he has to do that much!

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CormorantStrikesBack · 04/12/2023 17:43

Well she just won 91k in her first Chase!

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AuntieJoyce · 04/12/2023 17:46

That’s a researcher that hasn’t done the job properly. Questions and background are all provided for him.

Alargeoneplease89 · 04/12/2023 17:49

Why don't you think he would have asked a male the same question? I find he just asks random stuff to make conversation.

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CormorantStrikesBack · 04/12/2023 17:55

Because I think it’s far more likely he’d have asked a man if he had a background of being a doctor. Not a nurse.

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Poppysmom22 · 04/12/2023 17:58

The man wet himself when the Olympian Fanny Schmeller was one of the answers and intellectual he is not

Phonedown · 04/12/2023 18:03

Its been noted in our house that he tells way more men who under perform in their cash-builder, "You're a better player than that mate", than women. It annoys me and every time I have to say "how do you know that Bradders?", to the TV. So yes, he is guilty of (probably) unconscious bias at best.

Coconutter24 · 04/12/2023 18:16

CormorantStrikesBack · 04/12/2023 17:55

Because I think it’s far more likely he’d have asked a man if he had a background of being a doctor. Not a nurse.

You’re assuming, very unfair to start a thread about someone based on what you think he would be likely to ask. You don’t know what he would of asked

penjil · 04/12/2023 18:20

OnAPostItNote · 04/12/2023 17:40

Also…..He really messed up with the Londonderry/Derry gaff!!! Ages ago.

What was that?

DownNative · 04/12/2023 18:28

OnAPostItNote · 04/12/2023 17:40

Also…..He really messed up with the Londonderry/Derry gaff!!! Ages ago.

So did you! 🤪🤣🙈

Bradley Walsh sexism in the Chase
LadyWiddiothethird · 04/12/2023 18:29

What a ridiculous thing to bother your head with!Bizarre!

DownNative · 04/12/2023 18:31

penjil · 04/12/2023 18:20

What was that?

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Walsh asked, "The Bogside is part of which Northern Irish city?"

Contestant: "Londonderry."

Walsh said it was wrong and that it was "Derry".

There's only one official legal name for the city - Londonderry. So, it was actually correct and Walsh was incorrect to say it was wrong. 🤦‍♂️

SawX · 04/12/2023 18:31

Well, did she?

Redglitter · 04/12/2023 18:32

Poppysmom22 · 04/12/2023 17:58

The man wet himself when the Olympian Fanny Schmeller was one of the answers and intellectual he is not

Exactly. He seems to have the humour level of a 7 year old. Anything that hints to bums etc and he's crying with laughter. He's an idiot. I don't see the appeal at all

Nonoatchristmas · 04/12/2023 18:34

I’ve always thought he was from the jokes he makes about Anne. Frosty Knickers, I mean for fuck sake what era are we living in. I know they all play a ‘character’, but the women are referred to by how ‘feminine’ they rate, it’s all a bit 70s isn’t it.

I know someone who went on The Chase, they didn’t not think too highly of Bradders.

Nonoatchristmas · 04/12/2023 18:35

Redglitter · 04/12/2023 18:32

Exactly. He seems to have the humour level of a 7 year old. Anything that hints to bums etc and he's crying with laughter. He's an idiot. I don't see the appeal at all

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To be fair, it’s about the level of ITV intellect. Just look at This Morning and what’s considered ‘hilarious banter’.

Sparklesocks · 04/12/2023 18:37

DownNative · 04/12/2023 18:31

Walsh asked, "The Bogside is part of which Northern Irish city?"

Contestant: "Londonderry."

Walsh said it was wrong and that it was "Derry".

There's only one official legal name for the city - Londonderry. So, it was actually correct and Walsh was incorrect to say it was wrong. 🤦‍♂️

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Depends who you ask…

TicTacNicNak · 04/12/2023 18:41

There was a young woman on a few weeks back who was from such and such a place but was currently from X (big university city). Brad asked her if she was at uni there. Turned out she already had a degree and masters and was working at the university in some important role. Brad just made an assumption she was a young student.

Pinkpinkpink15 · 04/12/2023 18:43

TicTacNicNak · 04/12/2023 18:41

There was a young woman on a few weeks back who was from such and such a place but was currently from X (big university city). Brad asked her if she was at uni there. Turned out she already had a degree and masters and was working at the university in some important role. Brad just made an assumption she was a young student.

@TicTacNicNak

so what??

PurpleWhirple · 04/12/2023 18:44

OnAPostItNote · 04/12/2023 17:40

Also…..He really messed up with the Londonderry/Derry gaff!!! Ages ago.

He didn't mess that up. He knew exactly what he was doing

Pinkpinkpink15 · 04/12/2023 18:45

Anne Frosty Knickers

it is a bit '70's, but it's a lovely change from all the 'new' crap quiz/game shows..

ExTheCheater · 04/12/2023 18:46

I like him but he's said stuff before that I was surprised about. It was a comment about how woman would obviously know the answer to a question about baking. I was like wtf.

DurhamDurham · 04/12/2023 18:46

He's only a few steps away from a 70's comedian. They'd have loved him back in the day.
He's becoming increasingly outdated.

Cosyblankets · 04/12/2023 18:47

I like the programme and i like him. It's lighthearted. But then I'm not looking for offence at every opportunity