Whitley Bay man banks £15k cash prize in online competition {{favouriteCount}}

A man from Whitley Bay was left stunned after discovering he had won a £15,000 cash prize in an online competition.
Liam Christensen has bagged himself the money in BOTB’s weekly Lifestyle Competition.

The 22-year-old was at work when he received a video call from BOTB presenter Christian Williams, who broke the exciting news.

“I’m shaking at the moment,” Liam grinned. “Are you being serious?”

Liam, who works as a car paint sprayer, was so shocked that he struggled to think what to do with his winnings.

“When I spoke with Christian, I was in that much shock I didn’t know what to say,” he admitted. “I’ve never won anything before, so to win £15,000 is outstanding!

“When I told my girlfriend, she was chuffed to bits. She’s been wanting to go to Africa, so maybe this is the chance!”

Another option for his winnings? A new set of wheels. “I might pay off my current car, a BMW 2 Series, and replace it with another vehicle,” Liam said.

Christian said: “It’s always brilliant to see someone’s reaction when they realise they’re a winner.

“Liam was completely taken aback and struggling to decide how to spend it – but that’s a great problem to have!

“Whether it’s a holiday, a car, or something completely unexpected, I’m sure he’ll enjoy every penny of it.”

Leading car competitions company BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week as well as a lifestyle prize.

It also offers people the chance to win a holiday, cash, tech, cars and more in its Instant Wins Competition.

Founded by William Hindmarch in 1999, BOTB has given away £87.6m-worth of cars so far.

To see Liam’s reaction alongside a host of other lucky winners, head over to the website.

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