Rotherham woman wins brand-new car on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

A Rotherham woman has driven away in a brand-new car after winning the star prize on prime time show Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sue Bellis won the Kia Picanto on the first episode of the 19th season of the show in the popular Win the Ads segment, which sees members of the public answer a series of questions to win prizes featured during ad breaks.

Everything from cars, holidays, electronics, even fish fingers, are up for grabs with contestants quizzed about the week’s news.

She picked up the car from Vertu Kia Nottingham, whose staff chaffeured her to the dealership and gave her the chance to pull back a sheet and reveal her brand-new Kia.

“I’m absolutely over the moon with my new car!” she said.

"I’m still in shock to have won; it’s very surreal. It didn’t feel real until I pulled the cover off the car and was shown around all the flash technology in it.

“There was a bit of an audience and a photographer – I felt like a real celebrity!

“I was just waiting for Ant and Dec to appear, but sadly I think they were too busy.”

Sophie Burch, new car sales manager at Vertu Kia Nottingham, said: “This is the first time that I’ve been involved with a car handover like this but hopefully not the last!

“I’ve watched the show over the years and it’s exciting to play a small part in it. I think it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for her, but Sue was thrilled collecting her Kia Picanto. I hope she enjoys driving it.”

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