Cranford Newlywed Gets a Spin at the Wheel

Cranford Resident Featured on Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune 

Cranford resident Giovanni D’onza was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Giovanni won $66,500 in cash and prizes, including trips to Maui and Virginia.

Giovanni is an athletic trainer and a newlywed. Although he lives in New Jersey, Giovanni identifies himself as a New Yorker. He cheers for the Mets and Rangers, has run two New York City marathons, and volunteers for the Catholic Worker in Manhattan. Giovanni has been a Wheel Watcher ever since he started watching with his grandmother as a kid. He was selected to be a contestant after applying at WheelofFortune.com with a video submission and feels “fortunate” for the opportunity the same year as getting married and buying a house. “I am hoping that years of watching the show will pay off!” Giovanni exclaimed. He hopes to use his winnings toward building a future for him and his spouse. 

It’s never been easier to audition to become a contestant. Wheel of Fortune fans can submit applications at wheeloffortune.com/join/be-a-contestant for a chance to be invited to a virtual audition. There, potential contestants can show off their puzzle-solving skills and potentially be selected to appear as a contestant on the show from the comfort of their own homes. If selected to be on the show, everyone goes home with a minimum of $1,000.