Viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration with the player's decision to accept the low offer.
One fan ranted: "Why bother going on the chase if you're takin the low offer.
Determined not to be ousted like his predecessor, he took a cautious approach, choosing the lower offer of £1,000, which paid off as he advanced to the final chase.
Louise was the final contestant to face The Beast, who impressed the team by earning £7,000 in her cash builder round.
Inspired by Antony's strategy, Jeanette, despite earning £2,000, also decided to take the lower offer.