Tom and Paul, a father-and-son duo from Liverpool, have made television history by becoming the first contestants to win the £10,000 jackpot on the BBC's The Hit List. The pair sailed through the musical rounds, correctly identifying songs and artists under pressure, before securing the top prize in the show's final round.
The popular programme, hosted by Marvin and Rochelle Humes, challenges three teams to guess the titles and artists of live tracks. The slowest team is eliminated each round, leaving one team to face a final timed challenge. Since its debut in 2019, the show has seen many hopefuls fall short of the grand prize.
With seconds remaining in the final, the duo correctly identified Queen's 'A Kind of Magic' to clinch the win. An emotional Tom said, 'I feel like crying,' while host Marvin Humes described the moment as 'unbelievable.' The win marks the first time the show's jackpot has been claimed.
Viewers took to social media to celebrate the milestone. One fan on X wrote, 'How is he that quick. It's insane.' Another added, 'Tom & Paul are probably the best contestants that have ever been on this show. Incredible.'
The Hit List is the first presenting project for Marvin and Rochelle Humes as a duo. Rochelle previously noted that nerves can affect contestants, but Tom and Paul proved exceptions with their swift answers.
