WHEEL of Fortune contestant Breuana Branch won $70K on Friday and fans’ hearts with the sweetest bonus video.
The contestant was shown playing back her big win for her grandmother – who watches the game show “every day.”
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Wheel of Fortune wrote to Instagram: “Not crying, you’re crying. We love this video of Breauna’s grandmother watching her on Wheel of Fortune.”
The clip featured Breuana showing her own episode to her grandmother who looked so proud as they sat together.
“My grandmother is an avid Wheel watcher, she watches every day” the contestant said in the special bonus video.
“She doesn’t know that I’m here but hi grandma!” the power player had earlier told Pat Sajak, 75, during her episode.
As the pair watched the game back, Breanua’s grandmother adorably said “Hi!” as the clip was replayed.
The contestant not only appeared on the show however, she played viscously, nabbing some tough puzzles and winning the episode.
“You go girl! Wow, I’m so proud of you” her grandmother said watching it all back giving Breuana the sweetest pat on the knee.
‘SO SPECIAL’
Fans loved this special clip that saw the game show go the extra mile and take to the player’s grandma’s house.
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“Love this!!! Granny’s are so special” one gushed.
“Great contestant!! So happy for you! Congratulations” penned another.
“Oh I love it!! So glad we get to see her grandma’s reaction congrats to Breauna on a great game!” wrote a third.
“Love this,” wrote a fourth fan. “You have a beautiful Grandmother. How fun for her to watch you win. It was such a good show.”
‘GAME OF THE YEAR?’
Breauna – a horror movie and heavy metal fan – and Danielle both had their game faces on during the incredibly competitive episode.
Going into the three toss-up puzzles, Danielle – who earlier got her entire earnings on one round – got “Healthy Snack” instantly.
Breauna bit back with “delicious snack” and “midnight snack” within seconds.
Going into the final puzzle before the bonus round, Danielle had $27,700 and Breauana $26,346.
“That’s a very tight match here,” Pat admitted, adding: “Just a thousand-plus separating the two ladies at the moment!”
Such heated games are usually reserved for Jeopardy! so it was quite a sight to see.
Breauna then went into overdrive and with just six letters on the final puzzle under “Phrase”, got “I don’t mind if I do” – taking the lead.
“Woah!” Pat said and rushed the stage going over to her, impressed since she got it correct as the timer went off and needed no more letters.
“Wait until the last second huh!?” he added giving her a stamp of approval.
Pat turned to the third contestant Kyle, who looked a bit bitter as he didn’t stand a chance: “They were just beating you up on either side!”
Danielle went home with $27.7K and a smile, as Breuana went to the bonus round.
The 10-second timer began and she got “Paying my own way” with just six letters up.
Her family ran over and hugged her as she won $70,846. – “Wow!” Pat concluded.
Fans loved the show of force as one wrote on YouTube: “$27,700 is one of the highest non-winning scores I can remember on WOF.
“Wow, what a solve on that last ‘phrase’ puzzle!” wrote a second on Breunana’s second-to-last smooth move.
“Intense battle between the ladies, amazing winner! I love it!!” gushed a third.
Another simply put it: “Wow not gonna lie, this is a very riveting Wheel of Fortune episode.”
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