A contestant on The Chase broke down in tears after an unlikely win, but viewers were left divided over her plans for the prize fund. 

Monday’s instalment of the ITV quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh, 64, saw four players, Ali, Fiona, Emma and Nick, attempt to take on Chaser Darragh Ennis, known as The Menace.  

Emma, a university student from Nottingham, managed to secure £2,000 in the cash builder round and went for the lower £1,000 offer when it was her turn to face Darragh.

The 19-year-old was successful and brought £1,000 back to the team and took her place in the final chase.  

She went on to play a huge role in securing the team’s prize fund and managed to answer several questions, bringing them to victory against Darragh.

Emma was visibly emotional after the win and cried as Bradley asked her what she would do with her share of the prize fund, which came to £4,500 each.

Monday’s instalment of the ITV quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh , 64, saw four players Ali, Fiona, Emma and Nick, attempt to take on Chaser Darragh Ennis, known as The Menace

Emma, pictured, went on to play a huge role in securing the team’s prize fund and managed to answer several questions, bringing them to victory against Darragh 

Emma was visibly emotional after the win and cried as Bradley, pictured, asked her what she would do with her share of the prize fund which came to £4,500 each

Wiping tears away, Emma replied: ‘Sorry, going to see my cousins in Australia who I’ve never met.’

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‘And what are their names?’ Bradley asked.

Emma said: ‘Harry and Annabel.’

The host replied: ‘Well let me tell you, you’ve done a fantastic job congratulations to you darling, I’m thrilled for you, I really am. Enjoy your trip.’

Many viewers took to social media to praise the student and one penned on X: ‘#thechase omg emma was the worst player and then suddenly the best player! so glad she won and bless her for crying. well done all.’

‘Never count anyone out BECAUSE Emma with her ‘low’ £1000 contribution to the £18k prize pot, is the one that made the difference with her answers in the final chase!!! Go Emma Congratulations to a brilliant team.’

‘Excellent effort and well played team. Enjoy the £4.5K each. You deserve the money X.’

‘Aww bless Emma #thechase.’

Many viewers took to social media to praise the student and team, while others commented on the players’ plans to spend their prize money

‘Well Darragh mucked that up well and truly! Well done team! #TheChase And bless Emma for getting tearful.’

‘#TheChase Awwww Emma. Well done sweetie.’

However, some were confused by the contestants’ plans to spend their prize money and one wrote: ‘People on #TheChase have absolutely no concept of money. “What you going to do if you win” “Take the family to Australia and buy a Range Rover” *wins £3k*.’

The Chase airs weekdays on ITV1 at 5pm and is available to stream on ITVX.