McManus had some ground to make up with $0 when he found himself in control of the wheel during a mid-game “Things” puzzle. Suddenly, his luck turned when he landed on the Express Wedge.

Disappointing Mini Cooper car prize on Wheel of Fortune sparks fan backlash during Ryan Seacrest’s final puzzle segment.

Autumn Erhard became the second Wheel of Fortune millionaire in 2013 Autumn Erhard — a 30-year-old sales representative — was the second Wheel of Fortune contestant to win $1 million in May 2013.

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"Wheel of Fortune" contestant Airica landed on the $1 million dollar wedge during her turn. The wedge could’ve been swapped out for the $100,000 wedge in the bonus round.

The Wheel of Fortune wheel has two bankrupt wedges. If a contestant’s spin lands on either of the bankrupt wedges, they must forfeit their turn and lose any cash or prizes accumulated in that round.

The express round ended, and McManus went bankrupt, losing the $13,250 he had accrued hisWild Card wedge, and eventually the game. He was left looking absolutely crushed, and Seacrest told him ...