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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant shows off her dance moves after winning $40,000 in bonus round (marketrealist.com)
Local Contestant Dances Her Way to Over $70,000 on “Wheel of Fortune”
Our very own Keisha Bell brought the house down on “Wheel of Fortune” recently, not just with her impressive puzzle-solving skills, but also with some celebratory dance moves that captivated fans! Bell’s winning streak culminated in a fantastic $40,000 bonus round win, bringing her total haul to a whopping $72,266.
The excitement began early for Bell, who quickly snagged the first two toss-ups, setting the stage for a dominant performance. She continued to accumulate cash and even secured a luxurious trip to Antigua, adding $9,216 to her growing prize fund. By the time she entered the Bonus Round, Bell had already amassed $32,266 and even held a coveted Million Dollar Wedge.
Host Ryan Seacrest kept the pressure on, reminding Bell to “Just focus on that million.” For the Bonus Round, Bell selected “Person” as her category.
After receiving the standard letters (R, S, T, L, N, E) and choosing additional consonants (M, C, H, A) and a vowel, she even used her wild card for an extra “F.” The partial puzzle “C, , M,,, T, E, R,H,,.” was all she needed.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Bell correctly guessed “Computer Whiz” as soon as the clock started ticking.
While the million-dollar dream didn’t materialize (Seacrest later revealed where the elusive envelope was hiding), Bell still walked away with an additional $40,000, prompting an adorable dance of joy on stage. “Not the million but $40,000,” Seacrest quipped, celebrating her significant win.
Fans online were quick to share their excitement for Bell. “It’s about time we finally got a win tonight.
Way to go Keisha!!!” cheered one viewer, while another exclaimed, “Congratulations Keisha on winning the bonus round and 72k.”
Even without the million, the sentiment was clear: “No million but we’ll take $40K tonight,” echoed many happy fans.
Keisha Bell’s impressive showing and infectious celebration made for a memorable night on “Wheel of Fortune,” proving that sometimes, the biggest win is just having a good time!