Where is past EuroMillions winner Ade Goodchild now?

The win that transformed his life

Ade Goodchild had spent 24 years working at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford when a EuroMillions ticket changed his life overnight. He bought the ticket at the Co-op on Ledbury Road for the draw on Friday 15 March 2019.

When he checked it the next morning, Ade first thought he had won a fiver and then £71,000. Only after putting on his glasses did he realise all seven numbers were circled. He was the sole jackpot winner and his exact prize was £71,057,439.

Keeping a £71 million secret

Ade initially kept the news to himself while the claim was confirmed. He even sat through a Sunday family lunch without revealing what had happened. Once Camelot confirmed the enormous prize, he told his parents and wider family.

The former Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School pupil went public five days after the draw. His celebration included champagne at a press event in Great Malvern, but his first weekend as a winner had been much simpler: rugby, pizza and a slightly more expensive beer with his parents.

What did Ade Goodchild plan to buy?

Ade was unusually direct about how the money would affect him. Asked whether the win would change his life, his answer was: “It bloody well will.” He immediately planned to leave shift work and enjoy opportunities that had previously been out of reach.

• A large UK home with room for his dogs
• A holiday property in the Algarve
• Travel to the Grand Canyon and the pyramids in Egypt
• Tickets to major sporting events
• Help at home, including a cook and driver

What had he bought seven months later?

By October 2019, Ade said he had bought a new home and a silver Range Rover. He had also enjoyed nights out in Cardiff and London, although he described himself as someone who preferred a quieter life.

He was still buying six EuroMillions tickets each week with close friends. Their small wins had reached about £30 at a time, and Ade said he wanted his friends to experience some of the excitement he had felt.

Why did he reveal his identity?

Ade later explained that he normally preferred to blend into the background. He chose to go public because he believed such an enormous local win would eventually be traced back to him. Announcing it himself allowed him to deal with the attention immediately rather than wait to be identified.

So, where is Ade Goodchild now?

Ade has kept the lower profile he said he preferred. As of September 2026, there have been no substantial, widely reported interviews revealing a new job, business or public role. The latest detailed public update remains his October 2019 interview about his home, car, friends and weekly tickets.

That absence does not suggest anything dramatic. It simply means he appears to have stepped away from publicity and continued his life privately after the intense attention surrounding the win.

Beware of fake Ade Goodchild accounts

Fake social-media profiles appeared almost immediately after Ade was named. One widely shared account falsely promised to give £1 million each to selected followers. Camelot warned that lottery winners are often impersonated online and reported several accounts.

A genuine lottery win, prize or giveaway will never require an upfront fee or payment details. Treat any account promising money in exchange for follows, shares or personal information as suspicious.