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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant dedicates $77,000 win to her late mother in heartwarming gesture (marketrealist.com)
Local “Wheel of Fortune” Contestant Wins Big, Dedicates Prize to Late Mother
A local contestant, Linda Keyes, recently experienced the thrill of a “Wheel of Fortune” bonus round victory, winning $40,000 and a trip to England and Scotland. The win was especially poignant for Keyes, who dedicated it to her mother, a devoted fan of the show who passed away around the time the episode was filmed.
Keyes skillfully navigated the bonus round puzzle, “OR _NG _RO_ND THE _ _RD,” correctly guessing “Working around the yard” after selecting crucial letters. Her total winnings, including cash and prizes, reached $77,546.
The journey to the show was a long one for Keyes. After an initial audition a few years prior yielded no response, she tried again last year via video call.
Months of silence followed, leading her to believe she hadn’t been selected. Then, just weeks before taping, she received the exciting news.
Keyes described the ensuing period as a “mad dash” to prepare.
Ultimately, her hard work and dedication paid off, resulting in a heartwarming victory that would have surely made her mother proud.