The fee Chasers earn is not known but it is assumed they are paid well due to the success of the programme.

Before Paul appeared as The Sinnerman, however, he had shown off his impressive knowledge by taking part in other quiz shows.

He has taken part in The Weakest Link,  University Challenge: The Professionals, Are You an Egghead? and Mastermind.

This year, Paul stepped in front of the camera again to host his own quiz show for ITV, named Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown.