A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant missed out on the $1 million prize throughout Ryan Seacrest’s second week of internet hosting the beloved recreation present.
During Monday evening’s episode, participant Vivian Tran misplaced out on the grand prize as she missed one phrase throughout the nerve-racking puzzle.
“My heart is racing, this is a first for me,” Seacrest stated throughout the Bonus Round. “You’re playing for $1 million.”
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“Wheel of Fortune” contestant misplaced out on the grand prize of $1 million throughout a nerve-racking puzzle. (ABC/Wheel of Fortune/Instagram)
Tran moreover obtained a wild card for an additional letter.
Seacrest, who changed longtime host Pat Sajak, defined that the sport present had changed the same old $100,000 envelope with the $1 million envelope.
Tran then spun a small wheel that held the envelopes with the prizes inside and chosen one at random.
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The puzzle class was “What Are You Doing?” and Tran selected the letters C, H, M, I and P.
After “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White revealed the proper letters, the participant chosen on the puzzle board, the immediate learn “_ _ _ E R I N G S _ M E HELP.”
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“Wheel of Fortune” participant revealed she was “nervous” earlier than she took a number of guesses on the puzzle. (ABC/Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)
Tran revealed she was “nervous” earlier than she took a number of guesses on the puzzle.
“Wondering some help? Answering some help? Finding some help? Looking around for some help? Boundary for help?”
When the “Wheel of Fortune” puzzle unveiled the reply was “Offering some help,” Tran initially appeared annoyed and emotional.
When Seacrest revealed that her envelope contained the $1 million prize, she put her head in her fingers.
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Tran appeared emotional when the proper reply to the puzzle was revealed. (ABC/Wheel of Fortune/Instagram)
“You were so close to that million dollars,” Seacrest stated after he confirmed the envelope. “You almost had it.”
After Tran was shocked she missed out on the grand prize, she was in good spirits and nonetheless managed to stroll away with $27,300 and a visit to Europe.
“The stakes this season are already at an all-time high and it’s only Week 2,” the caption learn on the official “Wheel of Fortune” Instagram account.
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Following the “Wheel of Fortune” participant’s loss, Sajak’s daughter Maggie interviewed her about her time on the present.
Tran revealed her mother had doubts about her being on the present, however she proved her flawed as she nonetheless managed to stroll away with prize cash and a visit to Europe.
“It turned out great, a little bit painful, but I’m grateful for the opportunity,” Tran shared.
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She continued to clarify, “I knew the last two words… but the first one… I couldn’t get the syllables.”
“It was 10 seconds, so by the point it obtained to the eighth second I used to be like ‘Ugh,' and I missed it.”
Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak following his retirement this year. (Ryan Seacrest Instagram)
“Wheel of Fortune” fans were equally upset for the player after she missed out on the grand prize.
“It was painful to see the million dollar loss tonight,” one comment read on Maggie’s Instagram video.
Another remark learn, “Ouch.”
“YIKES! There is something about the word ‘OFF’ and having the top prize envelope… Excellent work, Vivian!!” a fan wrote.
The final contestant to win the $1 million prize was in 2014. In October 2021, throughout an episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” alum Melissa Joan Hart gained the jackpot.
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