A dramatic final few moments on Tipping Point left contestant Grant visibly emotional after he landed a huge £10,000 cash prize on the ITV quiz show.
Grant could barely contain his reaction when he realised he had secured the money. He threw his hands into the air before covering his mouth in disbelief, clearly overwhelmed by what had just happened.
“That’s unbelievable, oh thank you so much, Ben,” he told host Ben Shephard as his voice began to crack with emotion.
The contestant admitted that the win felt “wonderful” and that he was “speechless” before becoming tearful.
“Oh my goodness, to even be here is a dream but this just goes beyond anything… what a wonderful day, thank you so much. Absolutely fantastic. I actually feel very emotional, thank you.”
Grant reveals what he will spend the money on
With the £10,000 prize secured, Shephard asked Grant what difference such a substantial sum would make to him.
Grant revealed that he planned to put the money towards a new car, saying he would soon be “looking around car showrooms.”
The emotional reaction clearly struck a chord with viewers, who took to social media to celebrate his win.
Shephard himself shared his reaction on Twitter while the episode was airing.
“Ahh Grant! What an amazing game. Just six counters (via just a touch of panic) between you and that brilliant #TippingPoint jackpot win – so thrilled for you and your wife and we absolutely loved having you,” the presenter wrote.
Viewers were equally delighted.
“Aww Grant is adorable! Well done,” one person posted.
Another wrote: “Tissues for Grant, please!”
Olivia also had viewers talking
Grant’s emotional victory came just a day after another Tipping Point contestant attracted plenty of attention.
During Thursday night’s episode, blonde contestant Olivia caught the eye of viewers, with fans flooding social media to comment on her appearance and the interaction between her and Shephard.
Some viewers even speculated that the presenter appeared particularly supportive of the Kent contestant during the game.
One viewer joked: “Ben rooting for Olivia today I suspect.”
The social media reaction added another talking point to an episode that had already captivated viewers.
But it was Grant’s emotional £10,000 victory that ultimately provided the memorable finale, as the contestant struggled to hold back tears after achieving what he described as a dream come true.