Incredible moment 18-year-old wins $50k jackpot and surprises parents on Tipping Point Australia
For 18-year-old Travis, there was only one thing standing between him and $50,000 – three silver counters on Tipping Point Australia.
As a contestant on the nation's newest game show, Travis risked everything in the Jackpot Temptation round to either win big or go home with nothing.
Catch the heart-stopping moment in the video above.
The teen was off to an incredible start after pushing his way through the first three rounds of trivia.
Host and sporting legend Todd Woodbridge talked him through the "life-changing" moment that was about to unfold.
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Travis holds his breath. Nine
Making it to the final round, Travis had the chance to win the jaw-dropping $20,000 jackpot. But when you're that close to the Tipping Point, it can only mean one thing.
"I'm going to give you one offer," Todd began. Because Travis, you talk about $20,000 being life changing, right?"
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Todd offers the ultimate temptation. Nine
"What if I gave you three counters and said to you, 'I'm going to increase the value of that Jackpot to $50,000,'" Todd tempted.
Hesitant, Travis contemplated the offer and took a deep breath.
"Alright, Todd. I've been told to go big or go home," said Travis. "Light it up!"
Like Travis, we held our breath and you can watch the heart-stopping moment here:
"Oh my God!" Travis screamed as he ran into Todd's arms.
"I'm going to throw up," Travis said in disbelief.
Travis couldn't believe his luck. Nine
But the excitement didn't stop there. Backstage, Travis surprised his parents with a phone call they would be sure to remember.
You can see their reaction to the surprise below:
"You've seen his character," Travis' dad began. "It would not be out of the realms of possibility that this would be a set up."
But this was no set up, Travis truly won the grand prize!
Even the thought of winning the original $20,000 jackpot was incredible to the teenager.
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"That's a huge amount of money for a young man of your age," smiled Todd.
"It's nuts. I still go crazy finding a $50 note in my pocket," Travis joked.
Well, times that by 1,000 and you have your $50,000 prize!
Could you answer all the question correctly? See for yourself and catch the latest episodes of Tipping Point Australia on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Watch the new season of Tipping Point Australia for free on 9Now.