Today’s edition of The Chase saw presenter Bradley Walsh introduce his four contestants as 24-year-old Kyle, Lise, 33, Nicky, 50, and Maurice, 72. The group initially suffered when call-centre team leader Kyle lost out to the quiz genius, but Maurice managed to take his £4,000 prize fund back to the team. Nicky wowed the entire studio with her impressive efforts and then took a respectable £7,000 back to the table. When it was French contestant Lise’s turn however, she struggled with some of the questions, and the chaser decided to cut her some slack. Related articles The Chase: Bradley Walsh takes unexpected SWIPE at contestant ITV This Morning Ruth Langsford red-faced after Bradley Walsh blunder Bradley read out a question about which “Captain” character had had an obituary in the Times, and Lise paused before giving the incorrect answer. The presenter later revealed the correct response would have been Captain Birdseye, and Lise admitted she was unsure. “It’s the frozen food man,” Bradley told her, as Lise simply shrugged her shoulders. Clearly disappointed, she tried to explain: “I didn’t think it would be related.” Stepping in to reassure the contestant, barrister Shaun insisted: “You don’t have to know that Lise. “You can’t be criticised for that.” The Chase: Shaun Wallace defended a contestant and left fans confused (Image: ITV) The Chase: Shaun Wallace said the contestant couldn't be "criticised" (Image: ITV) You can’t be criticised for that Shaun Wallace It’s rare for chasers to show support for their contestants, and some viewers were left confused. Taking to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts on the moment. “‘She can't be expected to know English stuff’ Then why did she bother applying for the programme? Its an English quiz show #thechase.” “People here saying they wouldn’t do well on the French chase... but if you learnt French, lived there for eight years and married a French person you may get a few right. #TheChase,” another wrote. A third queried: “’You can't be expected to know that.’ ‘You're playing very well.’ Wow, talk about patronising. #thechase.” Related articles Dianne Buswell: Joe Sugg’s girlfriend ‘screams at TV' on The Chase Mark Labbett Twitter: The Chase star takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson The Chase: Bradley Walsh was on top form on the show tonight (Image: ITV) “‘Can’t criticise Lise.’ If I went on ‘Le Chase’ I’d be feckin hopeless, like the fella on first today... #TheChase,” a fourth noted. Other viewers fully supported the chaser, as one person said: “Shame. Lise is lovely. And @TheShaunWallace is a gent #TheChase.” “She's lovely isn't she #thechase,” another posted. Bradley later joked during a one-question shoot-out it was a major moment between the two countries. “This is the question that matters everyone, England versus France, hands across the channel,” he declared. But sadly Lise didn’t manage to make it back to her team, and Nicky and Maurice were caught with nearly 30 seconds remaining in the final chase, despite their valiant efforts. The Chase continues tomorrow at 4pm on ITV.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility