Florida Contestant Comes Heartbreakingly Close to $61K on Wheel of Fortune

Show hostess Vanna White in a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode, Photo Credit: Wheel Of Fortune/Youtube

Corrina Bain, a flight attendant from Fort Lauderdale, came agonizingly close to a big payday on Wheel

of Fortune. During the Bonus Round, she was just one tricky phrase away from winning $61,000 — but a small misstep cost her dearly.

Show host Ryan Seacrest and contestant Corrina Bain in a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode, Photo Credit: Wheel Of Fortune/Youtube

Originally aired on October 17, 2024, and rebroadcast on June 26, the episode saw Bain dominate early,

racking up $21,800. Her competitors, cheese tester Heather Leinen and psychology postdoc Zack Tedder, kept it close, but Bain advanced to the Bonus Round.

Show hostess Vanna White in a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode, Photo Credit: Wheel Of Fortune/Youtube

With the support of her “brunch crew” in the audience, Bain faced a final puzzle in the “Phrase” category. After choosing her letters, the board revealed:
_ _ C K / _ N / T H _ / D _ _

With just 10 seconds on the clock, she guessed “Made in the Day.” The correct answer? “Back in the Day.”

Host Ryan Seacrest consoled her: “You were really close,” as the crowd groaned in sympathy. The miss cost her a $40,000 bonus prize.

Show host Ryan Seacrest and contestant Corrina Bain in a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode, Photo Credit: Wheel Of Fortune/Youtube

Despite the loss, Bain walked away with $21,800 and praise from fans online who admired her

poise and gameplay. Wheel of Fortune returns this fall with Seacrest and longtime co-host Vanna White.