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Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune (1975), formerly hosted by Pat Sajak for more than four decades, followed by Ryan Seacrest, is a game show where players spin a wheel and solve puzzles. Figuring out phrases can earn prizes that include trips and cars, among others.

'Wheel of Fortune' winner's family pats him on the head — Ryan Seacrest says 'don't beat him up'

Frank Mentesana's family got a little too excited after the win, and even host Ryan Seacrest had to intervene.
14 hours ago

'Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest's jaw drops as contestant solves puzzles in seconds to win big

With one-letter and sub two second solves, Carmetta Wells put up a great show.
1 day ago

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant breaks down in tears after solving a tough puzzle worth $40,000

Emotions got the best of Amy Nardin every single time she solved puzzles on the show.
1 day ago

Navy veteran on 'Wheel of Fortune' lost $100,000 because of tough puzzle but she isn't 'complaining'

She could have also won an all-expense paid trip to India along with the prize money.
2 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' fans call out producers over tough puzzle that cost contestant a Ford Bronco

The player, Ryan Halsey, took the game by storm in the initial rounds but was stumped in the finale.
3 days ago

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant follows Ryan Seacrest’s advice — but still loses $40,000 in bonus round

Despite talking through her guesses, Carrie Trujillo couldn't crack the puzzle and failed to win $40,000.
3 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant gets Ryan Seacrest to reveal personal stories before winning $63,700

The player got the host to be candid about his fears and his mother's opinion on him.
4 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant's kids heartbroken as they won't get a dog after her $40,000 loss

She said that her husband may still have to buy a dog as America may hold him accountable.
5 days ago

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant wins a Mini Cooper — 10 years after her sister appeared on the show

10 years after her sister’s win, Chelsea Hall hit the jackpot on ‘WoF’ with a brand new Mini Cooper and a cash prize.
5 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant dedicates $77,000 win to her late mother in heartwarming gesture

Her mother was a massive fan of the show and had passed away around the time her episode was taped.
6 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' player who won $40,000 at last moment now wants to compete on 'Jeopardy!'

The contestant, Matt Benton expressed he wanted to enjoy the moment before thinking of the future.
Aug 3, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' fans blame unusual puzzle that left a contestant lose out on $40,000

Even the contestant admitted that there was no way he could've got the answer.
Aug 3, 2025

'Jeopardy' host Ken Jennings relieved as 'Wheel of Fortune' star Ryan Seacrest doesn't want his job

Jennings told TV Insider that Seacrest is a generational talent and there's nothing he couldn't do.
Aug 2, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' fans call out a 'tough' puzzle that made contestant lose out on $40,000

The contestant tried his best to get the answer right but it was just not meant to be.
Aug 2, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant misses out on $40,000 prize — fans say he 'needed one more second'

Before the Bonus Round, another impossible puzzle had already upset the fans.
Aug 1, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestants lose out on $75,000 prize just after Ryan Seacrest teased them

When the friends were whispering their letter picks, the host was eavesdropping.
Jul 31, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' player's mom left in tears after daughter wins $72,000 as her birthday present

The contestant, Janine gave her mother one of the best birthday gifts ever.
Jul 31, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' fans are unhappy with the kind of prizes being offered to bonus round winners

The fans did not believe that any of the prizes were as good as winning cash.
Jul 30, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant reveals how she 'blacked out' and lost $40,000 in the bonus round

Despite the loss, the player called making it to the show a dream come true for her.
Jul 28, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant wins a total of $122,000 after his rival makes the 'worst guess ever'

Banking on a bad guess made by his opponent, Ryan Burkett guessed the correct answer and took home a massive win.
Jul 28, 2025