WINNER of the Channel 4 show The Circle took on the ultimate daredevil challenge – by trying to build a burger while on a theme park ride.
Alex Hobern, 27, took on a “Burger on the Move” challenge, where he tried to build and eat the meal while travelling at 50 miles per hour on Thorpe Park’s terrifying Detonator ride
Alex, from London, planned to start building the meaty favourite on the minute-long journey to the top of the 100ft drop tower – before he was dropped back down to earth.
Using a tube of Primula’s original cheese, a beef patty, a burger bun and salad, Alex buckled up and made his way skywards.
Attempt number one saw the cheese and tomato juice go all over his black jeans – but he managed to cling onto all the components.
But his second go was less successful.
During the five second drop, Alex lost his grip on most of the ingredients, resulting in the bun flying through the air and the lettuce making a crash landing – but he managed to cling onto his tube of cheese.
Back on land, Alex said: “It was actually really hard. On the way up I tried to start building the burger, then at the top they hold you for a bit – which I dreaded.
“It dropped as I was adding the cheese and it went everywhere, but I think I did alright though – it was the going down which was hard, I lost a burger at one stage.
“I’ve never done a challenge like this and I’m actually really scared of heights. When you’re up there it’s a great view, but scary.”
Once safely back on ground and able to tuck into his unusually crafted meal, he admitted the end result was pretty good.
Thorpe Park’s Detonator ride has been part of the popular theme park since 2001 and has no age requirements.
The resort celebrated its 40th birthday in May this year and still attracts as many thrill seekers as ever.
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