Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins Big After Costly Mistake
A North Carolina woman scored a huge victory on Wheel of Fortune after a fellow contestant’s misstep changed the course of the game. Beth Barbee, a Durham native with a love for genealogy, shined during the show’s Disney Princess Week, turning one small error into a life-changing win.
A Game-Changing Moment on Disney Princess Week
Competing against California’s Twyla Arbuckle and Wisconsin’s Bryan Babler, Barbee quickly built momentum by solving multiple puzzles, including the clever clue “Snow White Chocolate.” She also secured the Disney Princess wedge, earning a vacation prize and a strong lead.
The turning point came during the category “What Are You Doing?” With the puzzle nearly solved, Arbuckle accidentally called a letter already on the board. Host Ryan Seacrest enforced the rules, ending her turn and opening the door for Barbee.
“Following My Bliss” Pays Off
Barbee correctly solved “Following My Bliss,” winning a Disney cruise to the Bahamas. She later dominated the Bonus Round, solving “Picking Produce” to earn an additional $40,000.
Her final total? An impressive $72,392 in cash and prizes—proof that on Wheel of Fortune, one mistake can change everything.
