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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant nearly drags Ryan Seacrest down as he celebrates $40,000 win (marketrealist.com)
California Music Teacher Makes Dramatic Comeback on Wheel of Fortune, Nearly Tackles Ryan Seacrest in Excitement
A California music teacher, Ryan Richmond, experienced a whirlwind of emotions on a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, culminating in a near-tackle of host Ryan Seacrest. Richmond’s impressive game play netted him over $73,000, sparking a celebratory hug that almost took Seacrest off his feet.
Richmond’s journey to victory involved a thrilling comeback during the “Mystery Round.” After initially trailing his competitor, he solved the puzzle, winning a trip to Montenegro and over $13,000 in cash. He continued his winning streak through the Triple Toss Ups, entering the bonus round with $28,473.
With the bonus round category “What Are You Doing?” and the letters “R, S, T, L, N, E” revealed, Richmond chose “D, F, C, and A” for additional clues.
The puzzle, “FLE_ N _ _ _ _CE_S,” initially stumped him. As the clock ticked down, he offered incorrect guesses, but with mere seconds remaining, he shouted “Flexing My Biceps!”
securing a dramatic win.
The reveal of an additional $45,000 prize, bringing his total winnings to $73,473, sent Richmond into another wave of excitement. Overcome with joy, he leaned heavily on Seacrest for support, nearly repeating the earlier near-tackle.
Seacrest, ever the composed host, embraced the exuberant contestant, remarking, “That’s how you play the bonus round. You talk it out till you get it, and you did.” Richmond’s win is a testament to the thrill of victory and the unpredictable nature of game shows.