The stakes will be high when Channel Nine presents the all new Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune, on Monday, May 26 at 5.30pm. In a world first, there’ll be one million dollars up for
grabs every week night.
Hosted by the popular and talented Tim Campbell, Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune has never been richer. Joining Tim as co-host is gorgeous newcomer Kelly Landry. Kelly will reveal the
letters on a new letter board that uses the latest digital technology.
Wheel of Fortune spins into action in more than 32 countries but Nine’s new Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune is the first in the world to offer the ultimate wedge on the Wheel – one million dollars in cash.
In another world first, Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune is the only show of its kind to unveil an exciting illuminated wheel.
Wheel of Fortune has long proved its success on Australian television, where it has been seen for 26 years. Undoubtedly one of the most popular of all game show formats, the original
concept was created in America by Merv Griffin more than 30 years ago.
Today, Wheel is still the highest rating syndicated game show on US television, with an average daily audience in excess of 11 million viewers.
With names such as Ernie Sigley, John Burgess and Tony Barber at the helm in the past, allround entertainer Tim Campbell joins an esteemed lineup as the seventh local host of the
show.
“I feel privileged to be given the reins to the institution that is Wheel of Fortune. The revamped version means I have the chance to give away millions of dollars in cash and prizes – what
more could I ask for?” Campbell said.
“Kelly and I can’t wait to be in viewers’ lounge rooms five nights a week, especially in such a critical timeslot for the Nine Network as it leads into the evening news”.
The reinvigorated Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune, which is still being rolled out around the world, will have all the familiar elements that have made the show such a perennial favourite.
And along with a modern look and feel, contestants will be playing for envious amounts of cash, whereas previous Wheels only had prizes to play for.
The “bankrupt” wedge will be one to avoid as it will mean losing “real” money, but with three contestants a night it’s pretty simple – solve the puzzle and you win the cash.
At the end of each episode an exciting new game will be also played, featuring sensational prizes such as a car, as well as the potential to play for a massive $1,000,000 cash jackpot. The carryover champion returns the next night to try and do it all over again.
Nine’s Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune
Premiering Monday, May 26 at 5.30pm
For further information please contact:
Emma Salter
Nine Network Publicity
03 9420 3111
0408 577 433
Monday, May 19,