There’s extra reason for celebration tonight at Frostland Village. That’s what Michael McCarty and Lyle Williams call the Christmas extravaganza currently enveloping their Pitman home. On Thursday night, they could finally let their friends, family and neighbors know — they won “ The Great Christmas Light Fight .
” The married couple squared off against Christmas enthusiasts from Florida, Texas and Illinois in an episode of the ABC reality competition that showcases elaborate displays of lights and holiday decor. McCarty and Williams spoke with NJ Advance Media ahead of the episode ’s airing. The winner of each installment receives the Christmas light trophy and $50,000.
“It hasn’t even honestly set in, even though it’s been a full year that we’ve known about it,” says McCarty, 36. “Like, I guess until the check clears, then it’ll feel real.” “We’ve been lying to all of our friends and family for an entire year now,” he says.
“It’s insane. We didn’t expect to win. We’re more than grateful that we did.
We’re extremely excited. I’m probably going to take the money and reinvest it into Christmas. It’s an addiction that’s just going to keep growing.
” Lyle Williams, left, and Michael McCarty, right, with Taniya Nayak, host and judge of ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight." They won the trophy and $50,000. Disney They opened their annual explosion of Christmas cheer Nov.
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