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Sam Cook

The Wheel contestant makes history by winning £82,000 after answering only one question

The Wheel aired shocking scenes during Saturday's episode, as a contestant won a whopping £82,000 after answering only one question. Midway through the BBC show, oncology nurse Helen finally got her opportunity to win some money as she took on the Wheel. Talking with host Michael McIntyre, she said: "Unfortunately we lost my grandma last year and because it was Covid, we couldn't have the proper send off she deserved.

"I've got family in Canada that I have not seen since she passed away so I would love to take my Mum over to Canada," she added. However, it was not meant to be for Helen during her first attempt as she landed on John Whaite, whom she'd shut down in red. She was immediately sent back down and it looked as though she would not get the chance to play again.

That was until the final round when, after fellow contestant Cassie got her question wrong, Helen found herself in with another chance. Before answering the cash-out question, Michael said: "If you get this right, you would be the first person ever to answer one question and win," and that she did.

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