Comedian Chris Ramsey Misses £50,000 Prize on Celebrity Catchphrase

Chris Ramsey expressed his frustration on the ITV game show *Celebrity Catchphrase* after narrowly missing out on a £50,000 jackpot. The popular programme, which challenges participants to “say what they see,” saw the comedian advance to the final round but ultimately fall short of the elusive answer.

During the episode aired in March 2024, Ramsey was welcomed by host Stephen Mulhern, alongside fellow contestants Heather Small and Kelvin Fletcher. The Geordie comedian, aged 38, quickly progressed through the rounds and found himself with over 20 seconds to solve a particularly challenging puzzle that featured a group of seven ‘1’s’ on stage, all holding trophies or wearing first-place ribbons.

Ramsey’s attempts to decipher the riddle included guesses such as “first place,” “first cup,” and “first prize,” but none were correct. As the timer ran out, he dropped to his knees in disappointment, having missed the jackpot. Despite this setback, he secured £25,000 for his chosen charity, The Customs House, which provides community arts and entertainment events in South Tyneside.

When asked how he felt about missing the jackpot, Ramsey candidly replied, “Great, but very annoyed that I’m playing for a theatre and the last one looked like it had something to do with theatre. I’m absolutely fuming, what was it?”

Stephen Mulhern later revealed that the correct answer was “Everyone’s a winner.” With the additional £6,400 earned in the earlier rounds, Ramsey’s total donation to his charity reached an impressive £31,400.

The episode was not without its own challenges for other contestants. Emily Atack, another celebrity participant, also struggled during her final round, facing three difficult catchphrases. In one instance, she attempted to guess a riddle depicting a man chopping a cauliflower to reveal cheese inside, but was unable to provide the correct answer. Frustrated, she exclaimed, “What? These are hard!”

Despite her difficulties, Atack ultimately managed to win £2,500, bringing her total contribution to £7,200 for her selected charity.

*Celebrity Catchphrase*, which airs on ITV1 and ITVX, continues to engage audiences with its challenging puzzles and entertaining celebrity contestants. Each week, viewers are treated to a mix of laughter and suspense as participants navigate the game’s unique format.