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As wheel of fortune you breathe in the middle of the TV schedule 2024a new era is unfolding in the program’s history. In addition to Fans noticed the computer-generated set.Much has also been said about Ryan Seacrest will be the new host after franchise veteran Pat Sajak’s retirement. Since America’s favorite TV host has been hosting the series since September, it’s already had some memorable moments, but there’s one milestone in particular that “can’t wait.”

WoFThe official Instagram account shared a video showing one of the biggest winners from season 42 winning $122,300 and a trip to Portugal. In the bonus round, contestant Ryan Burkett correctly solved the puzzle, after sweetly greeting his grandmother. @ryananthony_pajaro was one of the fans who responded to the comments and said that hopefully the new season of the game show will give us the first million dollars “in the Seacrest Era.” And the former American Idol host responded by saying the following:

I am sure that several wheel of fortune Fans can’t wait for that special moment either. It’s rare to see a $1 million winner on the widely syndicated game show. This is because contestants must land on the special $1 million wedge during the main game and win the game to advance to the bonus round. From there, one must correctly solve the puzzle and if the host reveals the $1 million card from the bonus wheel, they win. So overall, there’s a bit of luck involved, especially since you also have to avoid hitting the “bankrupt” slot on the wheel during the main game.

There have even been many situations where a contestant has barely lost that large amount of money. For example, back in 2016, one The contestant missed out on the million dollars.because he mispronounced “Achilles.”

It’s a lot of pressure and a unique opportunity, but it’s been done before. So far, there have been four million-dollar winners. The first was Michelle Loewenstein in 2008. Then Autumn Erhard won in 2013 and was followed by Sarah Manchester the following year (and had a surprising reaction to his victory). Finally, Sabrina the Teenage WitchMelissa Joan Hart became the first Celebrity Wheel of Fortune million dollar winner in 2021. It may be a while before it happens again, but I’m sure it will happen at some point during the “Seacrest Era.”

So far, Ryan Seacrest’s time taking over Pat Sajak has gone well. His first episode as the new host drew 9.63 million viewers, the game show’s largest audience in the past nine years. Seacrest’s debut episode also surpassed last year’s numbers by 63%, well above the 18-49 demographic. It makes sense that the Georgia native has attracted a large audience, considering he has been a successful host of big shows like American Idol, live with Kelly and Ryan, Dick Clark’s rocking New Year’s Eve and more.

Even if Seacrest felt a little pressure. Taking the place of its predecessor, it seems that it now feels at home in a historical game show. You can see it in action as Ryan Burkett wins the bonus round:

wheel of fortune Fans and Ryan Seacrest himself should keep their fingers crossed when it comes to seeing another million-dollar winner during the show’s 42nd season. I imagine when it finally happens, it will be a truly sweet moment of victory. In the meantime, check your local listings to see when and where the show airs in your area.