She knows how to play! Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest was amazed at a contestant’s gameplay. She went on to win $63,000.
Ryan Johnston, from Bancroft, Michigan, returned for his second game on April 30. He had a total of $23,872. The music lover returned as part of the Spring Forward Champions Tournament, which ends on May 1.
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