The Chase crowns biggest-ever solo winner as player walks away with £80,000 jackpot-Charlotte Manning-Entertainment – Metro

The Chase viewers saw contestant Dan bag an incredible £80,000 after managing to outsmart Jenny Ryan in the final round of the ITV quiz show.

Tonight’s players didn’t get off to the best start, as chaser Jenny brought her absolute A-Game to the panel. 

Annabelle, Toby and Sarah were all knocked out in quick succession despite fairly promising cash builders, leaving final contestant Dan all on his own.

After managing to get £5,000 in his cash builder, he decided to take the plunge after being offered £80,000 by The Vixen.

He replied: ‘What have I got to lose? I’m going for the £80,000.’

Dan sailed through the head-to-head, and in the Final Chase, got 17 steps ahead of The Chaser.

Congratulations! (Picture: ITV)

He managed to make history in the final round by taking the win against Jenny, after several successful pushbacks.

It looked like Jenny was just about to get the win in the nick of time, but with just seconds remaining, she got the last answer incorrect.

What a win! (Picture: ITV)

After being asked which former president Israel’s main airport was named after, Dan was able to push Jenny back again when it counted most, telling host Bradley Walsh the answer was Ben Gurion.

As the klaxon sounded, the trio were left in shock as Bradley asked him what he’d be looking to spend his money on.

Jenny was extremely complimentary after Dan’s win (Picture ITV)

Dan replied: ‘I think I’ll be spending a little bit longer in New Zealand than initially planned!’

Jenny was full of admiration for the winner too, telling him: ‘Sensational. Dan deserves every penny of that, that was a sensational performance.’

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The previous highest jackpot winner was a player named Eden, who defeated Darragh Ennis and won £75,000.

The biggest group win in the history of The Chase saw four players take home £100,000.

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