Christina Derevjanik has etched her name in Wheel of Fortune history by winning the largest prize ever awarded on the show—$1,035,155. The Stamford-based contestant earned cash, trips, and the coveted million-dollar prize on Tuesday’s episode.
Her journey included clearing puzzles to earn a sizeable cash total and choosing “Living Things” to solve “PACK OF COYOTES” in the bonus round successfully. The win brought cheers, tears, and congratulations from hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White.
In an interview, Christina expressed joy and mentioned plans to pay off her student loans, with a hopeful outlook for what the future holds.
