> At a Glance
> – Alison solved an eight-letter puzzle with only three letters showing
> – She walked away with a Caribbean cruise and $57,228 in total prizes
> – Her fiancé, Taylor, revealed a chicken-themed proposal story
> – Why it matters: A game-show windfall now funds the couple’s dream honeymoon
Alison’s appearance on the Jan. 5 episode of Wheel of Fortune-hosted by Ryan Seacrest-turned into the perfect pre-wedding surprise. Within minutes, she secured both a luxury cruise and nearly $60,000 in cash.
Lightning-Fast Solve Stuns Studio
Advancing to the bonus round, Alison faced an eight-letter mystery with just three letters revealed. Her instant guess-“backflip“-prompted Seacrest to exclaim:
> “What?! Did you surprise yourself with that?”
Alison shrugged, admitting she saw no other possibility. The correct answer unlocked $45,000, pushing her episode haul to $57,228.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial puzzle solves | $2,000 |
| Holland America cruise | package |
| Bonus-round cash | $45,000 |
| Total | $57,228 |
A Clucking Good Proposal Story
Seacrest invited Taylor onstage to recount the couple’s engagement. The groom-to-be explained:
> “I incorporated the chickens. So I took the ring, put it in a ceramic egg, set it in a hatching box, and then she saw the egg and walked outside and I was on my knee.”
Alison approved: “Did pretty good.” The studio responded with playful chicken sound effects as she approached the final puzzle.
Key Takeaways
- Alison’s quick thinking earned a five-figure payday plus a Caribbean cruise
- The couple now have their honeymoon fully funded
- Taylor’s creative, farmyard proposal finally got its national-TV moment
With the wedding ahead and their trip paid for, the pair can thank a single well-timed “backflip” for jump-starting married life in style.
