If you’ve ever thought, “I could do that, too,” you probably could.
It involves passing two rounds of auditions, then waiting up to two years (!)
in the contestant pool before finally getting the all-important notification that you’ve been given a taping date.
Previous contestants have spilled the tea on their experiences at spinning the big wheel.
On taping day, contestants gather early at the studio to sign legal documents and get into makeup.
The players get a briefing on the game, along with general tips on strategy.
It will really sink your battleship if you don’t."
Then it’s time to go on-set.
Contestants practice spinning the wheel (it’s heavier than it seems!)
and guessing sample puzzles.
They also stand on top of motorized platforms that can be adjusted for height.
During taping, players are monitored closely: No cell phones are allowed, and bathroom breaks are chaperoned.
As for Pat and Vanna?
They come in shortly before taping starts.
They also missed out on winning $10,000 because they called a letter that wasn’t in the puzzle.
Still, she says, “we can’t put a price on the experience and the memories.”
