wheel of fortune competitor Rhea Mathew When I was shocked for life Her boyfriend proposed During the taping of the show — thanks to the hosts for their help Ryan Seacrest And Vanna White.
“We're celebrating milestones in honor of our 50th anniversary and actually had one happen earlier in the week here on set,” Seacrest, 50, said in a video shared. wheel of fortune YouTube channel on Thursday 9th January. The clip was titled, “We got a proposal on set!”
Matthew first appeared on the show in October 2023 and his boyfriend (now fiancé), Robin, stepped in to help him propose. White, 67, explained that the show's cast and crew “made a bit of a ruckus” and made the former contestant think he was returning to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.
When prompted, Matthew makes a solution wheel of fortune Riddle reading: “Will you marry me?”
He was smiling at the correct answer when Robin appeared from backstage and got down on one knee. Suddenly Matthew's face dropped as he realized what was happening. Of course, she said yes.
“I think he was really surprised,” Seacrest said of the romantic moment. “Very sweet. I love that we can do that on this show.”
White also responded to the “heart-warming” moment. “You never know what's going to happen here,” he added.
Maggie Sazek (wheel of fortune Daughter of social correspondent and former host Pat Sazek) also posted the proposal on his own social media account.
“A proposal on set?! 2025 is off to a magical start!” she wrote, sharing some behind-the-scenes footage of the engagement. Text overlaid on the video gives followers more details.
“Riya thinks (sic) she's here for puzzle redemption, but little does she know … she's here to get engaged,” the text read. Maggie, 30, spoke to Matthew ahead of his offer to return to the show – and the contestant had no idea what was about to happen.
“Well, he doesn't seem to have a clue,” said Maggie. “It's very exciting.”
After the moment was over, Maggie congratulated the couple before asking if Matthew had “any idea” the engagement was coming.
Maggie interviewed Matthew again after the proposal and the newly engaged contestant announced that she had brought “my fiance” to watch the Fortune taping.
“The most elaborate proposal I could have—I can't even imagine,” Matthew exclaimed. “I'm still in shock.”
“It was great to see,” added Maggie.