WHEEL of Fortune contestant Angela burst into tears on Monday as she won the second and final bonus round.
Her husband rushed to the stage for a moving celebration next to host Pat Sajak.
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On Monday’s episode of Wheels of Fortune, Angela advanced to the bonus round after winning $29,107 against rivals Emily and Darren.
She also had a wild card under her belt to give her additional consonant sounds for solving clues.
Angela chose the “food and drink” category.
Before she turned the wheel one last time, the contestant shouted to her “amazing” husband Jake, who was watching from the side of the stage.
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Pat then revealed a tricky clue and wished her luck.
“Damn,” Angela muttered, confused by the puzzle.
“Rhubarb jam?”
As the correct answer music played, the lucky players cried out in disbelief.
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“Oh my god!” she added, clapping her hands in celebration.
Pat then opened the envelope to reveal that he had won $40,000.
Her husband rushed onto the stage and gave her a big celebratory hug and kiss.
“I know!” he said as his wife cried tears of joy.
“If I were you, I would hold on to her,” Pat suggested.
Winning the bonus round brought Angela’s total for the day to $69,107.
But she’s not the only contestant to wear her heart on her sleeve these days.
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In November, a young player named Quincy broke down in tears after winning over $30,000, two vacations, and a new car.
A Georgia Tech student won $35,750, advanced to the bonus round, and won a Mini Cooper with a clever trick.
His father and mother, who had been watching him from the stands all through the tournament, ran up to him and hugged him.
Quincy cried happy tears as the family celebrated together on stage.
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