Wheel of Fortune Contestant Winner
She won more than one million dollars during the episode that aired on September 30, 2025. Christina is from Stamford, Connecticut. She works in marketing for a utility company. Her boss was in the studio audience, watching her play.
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During the show, Christina solved puzzles and collected prizes. She won trips to Montana and Tokyo and cashed in with $35,155 before the final round.
The big moment came in the bonus round. Christina chose the category “Living Things.” The puzzle answer was “Pack of Coyotes.” She guessed it fast. Host Ryan Seacrest opened the envelope. Inside was the million-dollar prize.
Confetti fell. The crowd cheered. Christina jumped in the air and hugged Seacrest. Vanna White joined them, smiling. Seacrest said, “You’re my first million-dollar winner. I have a tear in my eye.” Christina responded, “I have no words”.
This win is a big deal for Wheel of Fortune. Christina is the biggest winner in the show’s history. Only three other people have ever won the million-dollar prize before. Christina is the first to do it since Ryan Seacrest became host. Pat Sajak retired in 2024 after more than four decades on the show.
Christina said the win felt unreal. She admitted she was hoping for confetti but never thought it would happen. She shared she’s been wondering for 15 years how she’d ever pay off her student loans. Now, that burden is gone.
She plans to stay at work for now. The money gives her peace of mind. She likes puzzles and runs marathons in her free time. Christina also enjoys hiking with her dog and watching Hallmark movies.
Her Wheel of Fortune win will stream on Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+. She joins a small group of winners and leaves a big mark on TV game show history.
