Watching Ice Age… then £25,000

For Chloe, it started as a normal night at home. By the end of it, she had won a £25,000 instant win prize in our Leprechaun's Wish competition. The win brought a welcome sense of relief and, during a special visit to Chaotic HQ, the reality of just how much life had changed finally began to sink in.

The win that still hasn’t sunk in. It doesn’t feel real yet.

“I don’t think it’s sunk in at all… it still feels normal.”

A night on the sofa. Nothing unusual. Just sat in the front room. Watching Ice Age.

“We were just sitting there going, come on… check out, check out.”

A few tickets. Nothing serious. Then she hit skip and reveal.

“Turn your phone around”

At first, he didn’t believe it.

“I was like, no you haven’t.”

Until she showed him.

“I went… oh my gosh.”

£25,000.

When it finally lands

It wasn’t screaming. It wasn’t chaos. Just shock.

“You never expect it. Ever.”

The honeymoon that never happened

They got married years ago. But never had a proper honeymoon.

“We did a mini one with the kids… but now we can actually do it properly.”

Now it is back on the table. Along with a few ideas. A safari. Japan. Even just a quiet weekend in Prague.

“We don’t have to panic anymore”

This is where it really matters.

“I’m on maternity leave… and we’ve been living month to month.”

Borrowing money when needed. Stretching things.

“Now we don’t have to panic anymore.”

More than just money

It is confidence. Breathing room. Even small things that used to feel out of reach.

“Even just sorting my teeth… things like that build your confidence.”

After everything

The last year had not been easy. Loss. Setbacks. A lot to carry.

“It’s just been one of those years… everything at once.”

And then, slowly, things changed.

From imagining it… to living it

They had spoken about it before.

“What would you do if you won?”

Just a conversation. Like everyone has. Then it happened.

“You sit there thinking about it… and then it actually happens.”

One message for everyone watching

“It can be you.”

Simple as that. Congratulations again. From a night on the sofa… To £25,000 and a fresh start.