Bradley Walsh has revealed what contestants need to win The Chase and walk away with the show's huge cash prize.

Celebrating 15 years of the ITV programme, Bradley, who also fronts other shows like Gladiators, revealed the key traits would-be winners need to best The Chasers.

He told viewers that in order to win the show, contestants need to remain calm, listen to the questions and take minimal risks.

Bradley Walsh reveals what it takes to win The Chase

The Chase's Bradley Walsh said: "It’s funny, because it’s not always the most knowledgeable contestants or best quizzers who win.

"You need to be calm, you need to make sure you properly listen to the question, and, when you don’t know the answer, make an early guess as that puts the pressure onto The Chaser to answer quickly as well, which can force mistakes – rarely, but it does happen.

"They all have their individual strengths and weaknesses, so sometimes luck can have an influence – as it does with what questions come up for contestants."

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Discussing the daunting task of facing some of the country's best quizzers, Bradley Walsh added: "People who get overawed by being on set, facing the Chasers – who are looking down on them, physically on set – can crumble, so self-belief is key.

"Although it can go the other way and contestants who jump in too early with answers, don’t listen to the questions properly or sometimes take too big a risk on offers can come up short."

The Chase's 15th-anniversary special will be aired on September 2 on ITV1.