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Who is the host of The Chase?

THE CHASE has grown in popularity across the United States.

Now, fans want to know more about the hit TV show and its host.

The Chase is a popular ABC game show
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The Chase is a popular ABC game showCredit: ABC

What is The Chase show about?

The Chase is based on the British series of the same name.

The hit game show first premiered in the United States on August 6, 2013, and ended on December 11, 2015.

The television series was then revived in January 2021 and is in its third season as of July 2023.

Its IMDb description states: "Contestants competing against a professional quizzer, known as the Chaser, whose aim is to prevent the contestants from winning a cash prize."

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The series' website says: "In the all-new season, three competitors must pit their wits and face off against a Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them from winning cash prizes.

"Each of the three new chasers may present an affable exterior, but don't let their good natures fool you – Victoria Groce, 'The Queen' of all things trivia, has been dubbed the smartest woman in the world based on her domination of online trivia tournaments and is sure to strike fear in the hearts of contestants; while Brandon 'The Lightning Bolt' Blackwell is a speed-quiz champ and has beaten both Brad and James at the game.

"Lastly, Buzzy 'The Stunner' Cohen is no exception, known for his flashy personal style and razor-sharp wit, like the others … he doesn't like to lose."

Views can tune in to the show on ABC and can also stream episodes on Hulu.

Season 3 premiered on June 7, 2022.

The revival series debuted on January 7, 2021.

Who is the host of The Chase?

Sara Haines is the host of The Chase.

She was born on September 18, 1977, in Newton, Iowa.

Sara Haines hosts The Chase on ABC
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Sara Haines hosts The Chase on ABCCredit: ABC/Peggy Sirota

As per her ABC Biography, Haines earned her bachelor's degree in government from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The 45-year-old television host and journalist has had a successful career.

In 2014, she married lawyer Max Shifrin, and the pair share three children, including Alec, Sandra, and Caleb.

According to Smith's ABC Biography, the family lives in New Jersey.

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What other shows is Sara Haines on?

Haines co-hosts multiple ABC daytime talk shows, including The View and GMA 3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.

She has also been featured as a correspondent on Good Morning America, Today, and ABC News, and appeared in The Game Show Show documentary.

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