Bradley Walsh Forced to Apologise After Awkward Maisie Smith and Max George Blunder on The Chase

Bradley Walsh was left red-faced during a celebrity edition of The Chase after failing to realise that two contestants were in a relationship, despite several increasingly obvious hints.

The hilarious mix-up unfolded during an April 2023 episode of the ITV quiz show featuring former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted singer Max George.

The couple appeared alongside Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu and broadcaster Owain Wyn-Evans, with the celebrities hoping to defeat Anne Hegerty, better known as The Governess.

However, it was an unexpected exchange between Bradley, Maisie and Max that stole the spotlight.

Bradley Completely Misses the Clues

The confusion began when Max admitted that dancing was not his strongest talent.

Maisie quickly defended her boyfriend, praising his previous appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Bradley then asked whether anyone else on the team had competed on the BBC dance competition.

Maisie revealed that she had actually beaten Max during their time on the show.

Rather than recognising the connection between them, Bradley innocently asked whether the pair had known each other before appearing on The Chase.

Max responded playfully, suggesting that they knew each other reasonably well.

As Maisie and Max exchanged amused looks, Bradley appeared increasingly confused.

He eventually asked how they knew each other and whether they had ever been out together.

That was when Maisie finally revealed they were dating.

An Awkward Apology and an Unexpected Question

Realising his mistake, Bradley immediately apologised for not knowing about their relationship.

However, instead of moving on, the presenter made the situation even funnier by asking when the couple planned to get married.

The unexpected question added another layer of embarrassment to an already hilarious television moment.

Viewers quickly reacted on social media, with many expressing disbelief that Bradley had failed to recognise the relationship despite the couple’s obvious chemistry.

Others found the presenter’s confusion particularly entertaining, describing it as a classic Bradley Walsh moment.

A Surprise Proposal Adds to the Comedy

The celebrity special featured another memorable exchange involving the couple when Max jokingly pretended to propose to Maisie.

His playful gesture caught the actress off guard and added to the light-hearted atmosphere of the episode.

Although the celebrities were there to test their general knowledge against Anne Hegerty, the unexpected relationship revelation became one of the programme’s most talked-about moments.

More than three years later, the clip remains an amusing reminder of Bradley’s spontaneous presenting style.

For viewers, the funniest part was not simply that Bradley failed to recognise the couple. It was how long Maisie and Max managed to keep him guessing before he finally realised what everyone else already knew.