Fans of The Wheel were delighted on Saturday evening as Callum, a customer service manager for a motability car insurance company, scooped an astounding £86,000 on the show.
The 29-year-old contestant revealed that they had just moved into a new home with their partner and were in dire need of funds for renovation. As fortune would have it, it was Callum’s turn in the final round to hit the jackpot, with host Michael McIntyre jubilantly declaring: “Callum has won The Wheel, £86,000!”
Overwhelmed by the win, Callum burst into tears as he said: “Oh my gosh”, and adding through sobs: “I can’t even speak, oh my God, it’s amazing!”
When queried about the impact of the win, Callum expressed: “It’s going to change so much, just everything like with us just getting the new house we’re really struggling at the minute trying to afford like what to do with things and with this money we can just go for it all.”
They continued, outlining grand plans for the prize money: “I can afford to take everyone away on holidays, I can afford to give some money to work and make a difference. I’m so sorry” before being overcome by emotion once again, with Michael consoling the tearful winner, reports the Mirror.
On Twitter, now X, fans were buzzing with excitement for Callum’s big win on The Wheel. One user exclaimed: “Wow, that’s incredible! Huge win for Callum! #TheWheel”, while another cheered: “Congratulations Callum! £86.000! #TheWheel!”
A different tweet read: “Well done Callum #TheWheel” and yet another viewer celebrated with: “YES YES YES! ! ! ! ! A huge congratulations to Callum! ! ! He has just won an AMAZING £86K! ! ! #TheWheel.”
In a comical moment from the same episode, guest star David Walliams delivered a playful caution, commenting: “You know what, I sat here and I just suddenly remembered that every time I’m spun in a fairground or a theme park, I start to wretch! Have you got a sick bag?”
Packed with huge stars, edge-of-your seat questions and hilarious moments, The Wheel sees three contestants hope to answer their way to a cash fortune, guided by seven celebrity ‘experts’ who are strapped to a giant wheel that spins around.
The Wheel continues straight after Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday nights on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer.