The category for her bonus puzzle was “Living Things.” With the standard letters R, S, T, L, N and E already on the board, Derevjanik picked M, C, F and A. The choices filled in just enough blanks to make the answer solva
As host Ryan Seacrest started the countdown clock, Derevjanik didn’t hesitate. She immediately blurted out the correct answer: “Pack of coyotes.”
Her reaction was instantaneous — a mix of shock, excitement, and pure joy. She screamed, then jumped, as the realization hit. But the celebration didn’t stop there. When Seacrest opened the prize envelope and revealed that she had just won the $1 million jackpot, Derevjanik erupted into tears and laughter. Confetti poured from above as she hugged Seacrest and longtime co-host Vanna White in disbelief. Continue reading…
