The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant is ‘still in shock’ after his sudden involvement in the show
Hosts of “Car of Fortune”. Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White helped make one contestant’s night a little special.
On Thursday night, during the show’s 50th anniversary celebration, Seacrest announced that they helped Robin propose to Rhea Mathew, a former Wheel of Fortune contestant who competed in October 2023.
“We’re celebrating milestones in honor of our 50th anniversary, and one actually happened earlier this week right here on set,” Seacrest announced in a clip posted to YouTube.
“Robin, the boyfriend of former contestant Rhea, reached out for our help and asked her the big question,” added Vanna.
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She explained that with the help of announcer Jim Thornton, they were able to create “a little ruse, tricking Rhea into thinking she was back at the ‘Wheel’ 50th anniversary celebration.”
Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White helped propose on the show. (Getty Images/Wheel of Fortune YouTube)
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“But look and see what happened,” White added before moving on to Robin and Rhea’s proposal.
In the recording, Rhea solved “Will You Marry Me?” puzzle.
“Well done,” Thornton told Rhea.
Robin took the stage, got down on one knee and asked, “Rhea Susan Mathew, will you marry me?” The former contestant seemed shocked and nodded in agreement.
“Rhea Susan Mathew, will you marry me?”
The video then cut to White and Seacrest.
I think she was very surprised, Ryan said.
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“Yeah, that was so touching,” White said.
“Very sweet. I love that we can do that on this show,” added Seacrest.
“You never know what’s going to happen here,” White joked.
Vanna White participated in a surprising proposal. (Christopher Willard via Getty Images)
“Wheel of Fortune” shared the couple’s special moment on his Instagram profile.
“We’re screaming, crying, losing our minds over this sweet Wheel proposal!” he captioned the post.
Rhea commented on the post, writing, “AHHH thank you thank you thank you for making this a reality!!! beyond my wildest dreams!!”
Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie, spoke with the contestant before the proposal. (Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images)
Rhea shared a picture from the proposal on his Instagram and noted that her fiancé “dropped his jaw to the floor doing the sweetest, most elaborate thing anyone has ever done for me.”
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Former presenter of “Kola ščeća”. Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie, spoke to Rhea before the proposal in a video posted to her Instagram page.
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“I actually brought someone very special with me today. I brought my boyfriend Robin. He’s one of my biggest fans. So I’m really excited to share this magic with him,” said Rhea Maggie, who is a social media correspondent. in the game.
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Sajak’s video then showed a behind-the-scenes look at the proposal with the caption: “Proposal on set?! 2025 is off to a magical start!”
