Within the phrases of Shemar Moore, the streak is over! A Wheel of Fortune contestant lastly solved the sport present’s closing puzzle within the episode airing Friday, Might 23, ending a streak of 19 Bonus Spherical losses.
That contestant is Rachel Granier, from Lafayette, Louisiana, whose on-line bio says she’s a college principal who has been a Okay–12 educator for greater than twenty years now. She’s additionally a Jimmy Buffett fan, which is becoming, since this week’s Wheel of Fortune video games have been Margaritaville-themed.
Granier advised host Ryan Seacrest she’s a “Cajun lady, via and thru,” who’s a fan of spicy meals — she made certain Seacrest had sampled crawfish and that cohost Vanna White had tried shrimp and grits — and an avid swimmer.
“In true Jimmy Buffett style, I’m normally in or on the water,” she stated. “So whether or not it’s the ocean or my bathtub, I’m in it. I like being within the water. I’m secretly a mermaid.”
Effectively, this mermaid swam her option to victory throughout Friday’s episode, racking up $22,200 in money winnings. And when it got here time for the Bonus Spherical, she opted for “Phrase” because the class.
After the gimme letters — R, L, S, T, N, and E — the Bonus Spherical sport board learn “_ _ _ R _ _ _ R N E _ _ _ _ _ T S.” Granier selected so as to add C, M, P, and O, however her consonants all struck out. A few O’s later, the sport board learn “_ O _ R _ O _ R N E _ _ _ _ _ T S.”
Granier knew the primary half was “YOUR JOURNEY” proper off the bat, and some seconds later, she guessed the final phrase, “AWAITS.”
Her Bonus Spherical prize was solely $40,000, however irrespective of. Followers are nonetheless elated that somebody broke Wheel of Fortune’s dropping streak (and received a complete of $62,200 as well).
“Lastly!” one YouTube commenter wrote in an all-caps commendation. “We lastly see the sunshine on the finish of the tunnel! All hail you, Rachel! I like you! God bless you!”
“What?! A Bonus Spherical win after a 19-loss streak?! Unbelievable!” one other all-caps remark reads. “This month is beginning to get higher!”
Another person wrote, “The curse is over! Redemption, child! $40,000 winner!”
One commenter hailed Granier because the “WOF Queen,” and one other wrote, “What a option to begin off the Memorial Day weekend vacation.”
Right here’s hoping Granier is utilizing a few of that $62k and having fun with a cheeseburger in paradise!
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