Michael H.

I freaked out when I made the show! I couldn't believe it. I was driving in the car with my wife to meet some friends for a baseball game. I was beaming and in utter disbelief. I must have read the email 20 times! After the shock set in, I immediately searched for flights, texted my friends and family, Face-Timed my mom... all the normal things. I record every episode of Wheel of Fortune. So, in the weeks that followed, I watched episode after episode with a clicky pen nearby to practice the Toss-Ups.

While filming for the show, I met some incredible people and made genuine friends! Jennifer and Marina who were on my episode could not have been more fun and kind before and after filming our episode together. As our episode progressed and as the Wheel got out of hand (spinning Bankrupt in back-to-back rounds... UGH!), Marina developed quite the lead. Storming back to win the episode in the very last puzzle by just $800 was an absolute thrill! I certainly have a flair for the dramatic, and I believe that our episode is filled with must-see drama.

I can't wait for friends and family to watch! We are planning a huge watch party. Because I work at a local college and work very closely with our student body, we are inviting the whole student body to come and watch with wheel-themed snacks and decor. I can't wait to see their faces when I solve the last puzzle and the bonus round!

I am so thankful for the opportunity to be on this show. I didn't watch it much growing up because I am one of five children and TV time had to be shared. But, I played the WOF board game, computer game, and even the hand-held games. It truly is an honor to be on a show that was a major part of my childhood and in the final season with Pat Sajak. Thank you for a thrilling and unforgettable experience!