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Siobhan Macdonald & Lee Dalgetty

Chase viewers amazed after contestant smashes record and takes home £75,000

The Chase viewers were left stunned on Thursday night after a contestant took home a record breaking £75,000 solo prize.

Bradley Walsh welcomed four new quizzers to the show, all hoping to leave with some cash. Eden, 20, was the only player left remaining after Elizabeth, Sydney and Gemma were all taken out.

The impressive contestant went home with the astonishing sum after opting for the highest option in the cash builder, reports the Daily Record.

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The young brainboz then came out with 18 correct answers in the final chase, which proved too much for Darragh, who failed to catch him. Eden, from Birmingham, left Bradley jumping for joy and screaming after winning the record-breaking sum of cash.

After Eden won the cash, Bradley buzzed: "That is the highest ever single win in TV quiz show history - and you're only 20!" That is brilliant for a 20 year old, amazing, you scored 18 - you have to be happy with that. Extraordinary. Well played." Darragh added: "Well done."

"Congratulations, you have outrun the Chaser," said Bradley. He continued: "Let me tell you - this is the best quiz on TV. Bar none. Because this just does not happen on any other show. Come and have a go - if you think you are young, or you are clever, enough!"

Eden told Darragh: "Thanks mate. Thanks."

Darragh added: "I would have got you if you had not got those pushbacks. Those pushbacks were vital. Really well done. You did outrun me."

Bradley said: "75 grand! 20 years of age! What a show. What are you going to do with the money now?" Eden said: "Just look at it in my bank account." Darragh added: "You were really, really good at the table."

The stellar performance left viewers at home in awe of Eden, and many took to Twitter to praise the young contestant on his big win. "What a legend! What a bloody legend! Yes, Eden! #TheChase @ITVChase," said one.

"He was bloody good for a young lad. @BradleyWalsh is dead right, #TheChase is the best quiz on TV," another penned. A third added: " #TheChase...well done Eden you thoroughly deserved your £75000 I hope you enjoy watching it in your bank account!"

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