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Season 5 Episode 5 of ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ is here with more incredible celebrities playing the classic game show.
This marks the final season Pat Sajak will host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.’ Currently, the regular show is hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Vanna White remains a co-host.
How to Watch ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’
‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ airs on ABC every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8/7c or stream it on Hulu the next day.
The rest of the episodes will air on May 21, May 27, May 28, June 3, and June 4.
Who Competed on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Tonight?
This episode features three talented musical guests: Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, and Katharine McPhee.
Gad is an actor most well-known for playing Olaf the snowman in Disney’s ‘Frozen’ series. He received a Tony Award nomination for ‘The Book of Mormon.’ He is playing for the Environmental Defense Fund.
Andrew Rannells is an actor known for his role and television and movies like ‘Girls,’ ‘The New Normal,’ ‘Big Mouth,’ and ‘Invincible.’ He also received Tony Award nominations for his performances in ‘The Book of Mormon’ and ‘Falsettos.’ He is playing for The Trevor Project.
Katharine McPhee is a singer and actor who had her breakthrough when she was the runner-up for ‘American Idol’ behind Taylor Hicks. She has released multiple albums and starred in shows like ‘Smash’ and ‘Scorpion.’ McPhee also played the role of Jenna in ‘Waitress’ on Broadway and the West End. McPhee is playing for The David Foster Foundation.
Who Won ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Tonight?
Andrew Rannells wound up winning the first game, scoring $84.5 thousand. However, Josh Gad won the second game, earning $62.7 thousand.
In the end, Rannells ended the game with about $97 thousand for The Trevor Project, Gad earned $93.4 thousand for the Environmental Defense Fund, and McPhee earned $30 thousand for The David Foster Foundation.
How to Win the ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’s $10,000 Giveaway
It’s easy to take part in the ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ $10,000 giveaway. All you have to do is follow three easy steps:
1. Watch ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ on ABC or stream the episode on Hulu the next day, and write down the name of the celebrity who solves the Prize Puzzle Round puzzle.
2. Sign up for the Wheel Watchers Club or log in if you are already a member.
3. Enter the name of the celebrity who solved the Prize Puzzle Round puzzles after each show airs. So far, the celebrities who have solved the puzzles are:
- April 30: Joe Manganiello
- May 7: Ben Schwartz
- May 14: Rainn Wilson
- May 20: Josh Gad
There are still five more episodes, meaning Wheel of Fortune fans can still win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort or even $10,000 cash.
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