“Wheel of Fortune” made history when Connecticut contestant Christina Derevjanik became only the fifth player ever to win the $1 million prize — and she solved the final puzzle almost instantly. After securing the million-dollar wedge earlier in the game, she correctly answered “Pack of coyotes” in the bonus round without hesitation, stunning host Ryan Seacrest and viewers alike.
Her total winnings reached $1,035,155, the largest prize in the show’s history and the first million-dollar win since Seacrest became host. Derevjanik said she plans to pay off her student loans and eventually buy a home, proving that one flawless moment can truly change a life.
