A “Wheel of Fortune proposal” was the centerpiece of the show’s 50th anniversary celebration. A former participant, invited back for the special occasion, solved the problem titled “WILL YOU MARRY ME?”. Just when she thought things couldn’t get much better, her now-fiancé emerged from the backstage to propose, producing an incredible scene.

Robin Kuriakose collaborated with Wheel of Fortune producers to create a memorable surprise for Rhea Mathew.”From the moment I saw a future together with Rhea, I envisioned this proposal,” Robin recalled on “Good Morning America.” He knew from the start that his proposal to Rhea had to feature the classic Wheel of Fortune puzzle board.

With no backup plan, he spent three months working with the show’s producers to make his vision a reality. Meanwhile, Rhea was expecting to return for a 50th anniversary episode and had no idea she would be proposed to on set. The poignant scene, which Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White observed, was later posted on the show’s official Instagram page.

The Wheel of Fortune proposal began with Ryan Seacrest, Vanna White, Rhea Mathew, and two actors posing as participants. Rhea’s realization occurred during the “toss-up” round, in which letters are exposed separately. As the problem progressed, she noticed the sentence “Will you marry me?” gradually appear. She initially appeared calm, but when Robin emerged from backstage, her expression changed to one of genuine surprise and happiness.