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BBC Michael McIntyre's The Wheel contestant just won biggest amount ever on series after 'losing everything' in lockdown

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel is back on BBC One and the first episode kicked off with a huge win. Contestant Becky had a couple of chances at the centre of the wheel and on her final chance decided to go big, choosing the highest prize money ever won on the show.

After her huge win of £90,000 Becky became very emotional as she told Michael how much the money would mean to her and her family. Celebrity guest Iain Stirling, the voice of Love Island, also became emotional and could be seen wiping away his tears.

Iain was very emotional (BBC)

While very emotional Becky told Michael: "You have no idea what it is going to do... I am so shocked, it's really going to change my life, there is no words, there is literally no words." Becky also explained that lockdown was a tough time for her and her family, telling Michael they "lost everything" before declaring she could now buy a house with the money.

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Iain was also very visibly emotional as he wiped tears from his eyes while Becky spoke to Michael. After making it onto the chair for the end of the show Becky had to choose which prize money she would go for.

Taking a risk Becky chose £90,000, which turned out to be the highest ever amount won on the show, meaning she was helped with the question by comedian Nigel Ng. You can read more about Nigel here.

Although not wanting the category World Leaders, Nigel and Becky decided on their answer pretty quickly when asked which President Marilyn Monroe famously sang 'Happy Birthday Mr President' to. Deciding on John F Kennedy. the pair got the answer right and Becky went home with £90,000.

Becky was the second contestant on the show. Previous contestant Matt had left Michael stunned by his eyebrows which were the result of botched Botox. You can read more about that here.

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