How to Become a Contestant on Wheel of Fortune

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  • Introduction

    Because of the large amount of cash and prizes that can be won on the show, Wheel of Fortune producers select the best of the bunch to appear on the program. From over a million that apply, they accept less than 600 each year to compete.http://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/ To narrow down the prospective contestants, they require those interested to complete an application and audition in person.

  • Step 1: Know the Requirements

    While a keen eye for spelling and great intelligence are keys to success on the show, prospective Wheel of Fortune contestants must also meet a series of other requirements to be considered.

    1. You must be 18 years of age or older to appear on the adult version; separate shows for college students and teens are also availablehttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/beacontestant/adult/
    2. You may not have ever appeared on the program in the pasthttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/beacontestant/adult/
    3. You may not have appeared on any game or reality show in the past year or three shows in the past 10 yearshttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/beacontestant/adult/
    4. You must be willing to travel at your own expense for the casting processhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/beacontestant/adult/
    5. You or your immediate family members may not have been employed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Pictures Television Inc., Sony Pictures Television International, Quadra Productions, Inc., CBS Television Distribution Group, game show prize suppliers or any television stationhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/beacontestant/adult/

  • Step 2: Find a Wheelmobile Event

    Once or twice a month, Wheel of Fortune producers hold contestant searches across the country, also known as Wheelmobile events. A large yellow bus hosts numerous prospective contestants who can begin the screening process in person.

    1. Find an upcoming Wheelmobile event in your area by visiting the Wheel of Fortune website; e-mail alerts for upcoming events are also availablehttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/wheelmobile/
    2. Attend a Wheelmobile event, arriving early
    3. Fill out the application and sign the release formshttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/wheelmobile/
    4. If you are selected based on your application, you will be invited to a brief interview, then a mock version of the game showhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/wheelmobile/
    5. Selected candidates will be invited back for a final audition in the same city at a later datehttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/wheelmobile/

  • Step 3: Online Application Option

    If you are unable to attend a Wheelmobile event in your area, don't fret. Wheel of Fortune accepts online applications as well.

    1. Visit the Wheel of Fortune website to find the online applicationhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    2. Complete the application fully and submithttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    3. Be patient as your application is reviewed and possibly selected for further screeninghttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    4. If you are selected, prepare to travel to a nearby city for an interview and auditionhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/

  • Step 4: Audition In Person

    Those who make the cut from the initial round of screenings will be invited to the final contestant audition. Those who perform well in the last round will be placed in the contestant pool and may be invited to appear on the show within 18 months.http://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/

    1. Travel to the open audition event, which is generally held in a hotel ballroom or conference roomhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    2. Participate in the mock version of the game showhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    3. Take the five-minute written test which includes 16 word puzzles in the same format as the show itselfhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    4. If asked, stick around for an interview with the producershttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/
    5. Check the mail box, those selected will be notified by mailhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/contestantsandtickets/contestantfaqs/

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