Why Andrew O'Keefe's domestic assault case means The Chase winners could be denied prize money

Channel Seven confirmed Larry Emdur as the new host of The Chase on Sunday, weeks after former host Andrew O'Keefe was axed over a domestic violence charge. Twist: Here's why Andrew O'Keefe's domestic assault case means The Chase winners could be denied their prize money As Emdur prepares to film his first episodes next month, network bosses are said to be 'grappling' with the decision over whether to air O'Keefe's unaired catalogue of episodes or to simply bin them. Questions: Not airing O'Keefe's last episodes could spell disaster for the winning contestants, as television game show contracts typically state that networks and/or production companies are not obliged to give prize money to contestants whose episodes never make it to air Emdur, who will keep his 'dream job' on The Morning Show alongside Kylie Gillies, also spoke about O'Keefe's departure from the show. Moving on: Emdur confirmed he was The Chase's new host on Sunday, weeks after the departure of former presenter O'Keefe, who was dumped by Seven over his domestic violence charge.