A memorable moment unfolded on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night when Christina Derevjanik of Connecticut secured one of the show’s rarest achievements: a $1 million win. Her victory placed her among only a small group of contestants in the program’s long history to reach the seven-figure milestone, and she did so with confidence and speed.
During regular gameplay, Derevjanik successfully picked up the coveted Million Dollar Wedge, keeping it safe as she advanced to the bonus round. Before spinning the final wheel, she joked about possibly giving notice at her marketing job if everything went her way. Moments later, that possibility became very real. The bonus round category was “Living Things.” After the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, and E were revealed, Derevjanik chose M, C, F, and A. The board filled in just enough clues to make the solution clear.