Chaun J.

When I found out I had been invited to appear on the show it was literally surreal. To be honest, when I received the first email to do the initial interview, I checked to make sure it wasn't a fraudulent email. LOL 🕵🏾 I needed to make sure I wasn't being scammed by someone. Once I realized it was real I was overjoyed! I literally have watched the show since I was about five years old. 👧🏾 I started watching with my granny and had been watching it off and on for years.

📧 Once I received my invitation, I knew I had to get ready. Of course, there is no sure-fire way of preparing because you never know what the puzzles will be, but I had to sharpen my skills. I downloaded the Wheel of Fortune app and played everyday...multiple times a day. 📱 I was watching episodes working to solve the puzzles before the contestants did. My granny was amazed and got a kick out of me solving the puzzles because I would usually solve them before the contestants about 90% of the time. I did this literally up to the morning of my taping. 🌅

The experience was amazing! I learned so much about the behind the scenes of the show. I also learned a little more about myself. 👩🏾 I learned how I can perform well under pressure and with my adrenaline pumping. I also learned that the Wheel isn't as big as I thought it was. LOL It looks so much bigger on TV. 📺 I was surprised to see the face behind the announcer Jim. He literally sounds just like he does on TV!

I am so excited to share this opportunity with my friends and family. It was so hard not sharing the details with anyone, but I knew it would make it even better once I was able to share when my episode aired. I knew a watch party was definitely in order. This was bigger than the Super Bowl or the Grammys...at least for me it was.

This opportunity was more than just a game show. 🎥  It was more than just an opportunity to win money. For me, Wheel was a part of me starting a new journey and new chapter to my life after losing so much. I am rebuilding my life after my 17-year relationship ended, causing a financial devastation that ruined my family, and getting to the lowest point in my life. 🏗️ So this was so much more than just a game and I am so grateful for it. 🙏🏾