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Victoria Johns

The Wheel contestant bags historic £82k after answering just one question on BBC show

A contestant on BBC's The Wheel bagged a staggering £82,000 for answering a single question.

Helen from Edinburgh rocked up at the wheel in the closing minutes of the show before her big win.

After her fellow contestants built the bank up to £21,000, the plucky Scot decided to enlist the help of former footballer Ally McCoist for help and risk it all.

"You know what, I’ve come with nothing and I’ve done nothing so far, so I think I need to stick with my fellow Scot," the nurse said as the audience whooped and cheered.

Landing the category of Lost Civilisations after spinning the wheel, Helen didn't look too confident as she exclaimed "Oh no".

She was the asked what modern day country the ancient city of Troy is located in.

The available answers were Egypt, Greece, Iraq or Turkey with Helen admitting she ‘wasn’t sure,’ but was ‘leaning towards Egypt.’

Helen couldn't believe how much she'd won on The Wheel (BBC)

Ally said he didn’t think it was Egypt or Greece and while he admitted he ‘wasn’t an expert at all’, he too had an inkling it was Turkey.

With only 30 seconds to discuss to decide Helen eventually locked in Turkey.

‘I’ve got no idea’, she said nervously, while Ally put his face in his hands as they both admitted couldn’t watch what would happen next.

Ally McCoist helped the nurse answer the 'life-changing' question (BBC)

And then it was revealed they'd made the right choice!

The two Scots jumped out of their seats and hugged each other, as they celebrated the epic win.

Earlier in the show, Helen said she'd use any money she might win to give her gran a proper send-off after she died last year during Covid restrictions.

"It’s been a tough couple of years and my sister is a doctor as well," she added tearfully after winning the jackpot.

He couldn't believe it! (BBC)

‘Working through Covid and not being able to see my parents and then losing my gran… to be able to finally have a break and celebrate my gran in the way she deserves to be celebrated, thanks so much."

Helen also offered to take Ally for a pint to thank him.

Host Michael concluded,Helen was "the only person ever to pop up right at the end, answer one question and for the most money, and let’s be honest Ali answered it".

The Wheel airs at 6pm on Saturdays on BBC and is streaming on iPlayer.

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