The Chase viewers were left swooning after a "dashing" contestant demanded attention with his good looks on Monday evening’s show.

The first episode of the new series went down a treat with viewers after filming was halted back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gorgeous Tom, who flexed his general knowledge against Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, had viewers gasping for air as he stepped up to the mark.

Sporting a daring purple shirt, the handsome player distracted audiences across the UK with his familiar face, as many claimed he was the spitting image of a popular reality TV star.

Bradley Walsh couldn't get over Tom's celebrity-like looks (
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Eagle-eyed viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Tom, comparing him to a much-loved member of the Celebs Go Dating family.

Fans of The Chase were left convinced that dashing Tom was in fact related to self-confessed ‘posho’, Tom Read Wilson.

“Gosh that Tom boy is so handsome. I definitely wouldn’t kick him out of my bed” gushed one admirer.

The Chase viewers have been left swooning after a ‘dashing’ contestant demanded attention with his good looks (
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“He’s the spitting image of Tom from Celebs Go Dating, and even talks like him! They must be related!” a second echoed.

“Oh, wow he’s such a hottie. Kind of like that posh chap from Celebs Go Dating too!” a third shared.

While a fourth quipped: “I know I’m a man and I’m straight, but I’d reconsider for this dude. He’s gorgeous!”.

Fans were impressed by his daring shirt (
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It didn’t stop there as others gushed over the contestant’s bold style choices.

“I’d definitely let Tom chase me around the place, and especially in that shirt,” joked a naughty viewer.

While a second gushed: “Tom is my dream man. He’s all the more attractive because of that shirt!”.

Tom was the 'spitting image' of Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson according to fans (
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Tom not only demanded the attention from his fans at home, but also The Chasers.

His competitor The Beast was left mesmerized by his daring purple shirt, and of course, his exquisite knowledge.

“That shirt could be a huge distraction for me” the ITV star quipped before the game kicked off.

*The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.