A player on The Chase broke the record for winning the biggest cash prize for a single person with £75,000.
Bradley Walsh welcomed another four players to the show ready to take home a hefty cash prize. Their opponent today was Darragh Ennis but only Eden, 20, had the trivia knowledge to make it through to the final head-to-head.
He singlehandedly banked himself a £75,000 cash prize after going for the high offer with nothing to lose. He later built an impressive 18-place lead ahead of Darragh which was no small feat for a solo player.
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The Chaser tried his best to close the gap but with several incorrect answers and pushbacks, Eden walked away victorious with only a few seconds to spare.
After Eden won the cash, Bradley said: "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."
"Congratulations, you have outrun the Chaser. 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 issued a swift but friendly thanks to Darragh before lapping up the victory, the Daily Star reported. 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. One viewer said: "What a legend! What a bloody legend! Yes, Eden! #TheChase @ITVChase," said one.
Another added: "He was bloody good for a young lad. @BradleyWalsh is dead right, #TheChase is the best quiz on TV." While a third said: "#TheChase...well done Eden you thoroughly deserved your £75000 I hope you enjoy watching it in your bank account!"
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