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Stamford Resident Takes Home Biggest Prize In 'Wheel Of Fortune' History
- Christina Derevjanik, a Stamford marketing manager, won the $1 million grand prize on Wheel of Fortune on September 30, 2025.
- The million-dollar prize was awarded by host Ryan Seacrest, who began hosting the show in 2024 after Pat Sajak's retirement.
- Derevjanik landed on the $1 million wedge, avoided bankruptcy, advanced to the Bonus Round, and correctly solved the puzzle 'PACK OF COYOTES' in the 'Living Things' category.
- Ryan Seacrest confirmed, "Congratulations, you’re my first million-dollar winner," and told her she was the show’s biggest winner ever, while Vanna White said, "I'm so happy for you!"
- Derevjanik earned a total of $1,035,155 from the game, which featured various prizes such as travel experiences to Montana and Tokyo, making her the fourth contestant to win the $1 million grand prize since the wedge was introduced in 2008.
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CT resident wins biggest prize in Wheel of Fortune history. Here’s video of the special moment
A Connecticut resident took home a massive $1,035,155 prize in Wheel of Fortune, according to multiple news sources. Christina Derevjanik of Stamford was the lucky winner, who, after being asked by host Ryan Seacrest what would happen if she won the million dollars, joked that “I may be putting in my two weeks,” according to a video posted to the Wheel of Fortune’s Facebook account. After correctly guessing “pack of coyotes,” Seacrest flipped ov…
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right8Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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C 33%
R 24%
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