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flag Christina Derevjanik became the first "Wheel of Fortune" contestant to win $1 million on the regular series on September 30, 2025.

flag On September 30, 2025, "Wheel of Fortune" contestant Christina Derevjanik became the first person in the show’s 42-year history to win $1 million on the regular series, earning $1,035,155 plus a cabin retreat in Montana and a trip to Tokyo. flag She secured the win by correctly solving the final puzzle, "Pack of Coyotes," after already claiming the million-dollar game piece. flag Host Ryan Seacrest was visibly emotional, calling her the show’s first-ever million-dollar winner. flag Derevjanik, a fitness enthusiast from Stamford, Connecticut, has completed 11 half-marathons and one full marathon and enjoys hiking, running, and watching the Hallmark Channel. flag This marks only the fifth time the top prize has been awarded in the show’s history.

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