Wheel of Fortune contestant gets engaged on set after solving 'Will You Marry Me?' puzzle

One Wheel of Fortune contestant got a very special surprise on a recent episode of the show.

During the show's 50th anniversary celebrations, hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White announced that their team had helped the boyfriend of contestant Rhea Mathew pop the question.

"We're celebrating milestones in honour of our 50th anniversary and actually had one happen earlier in the week right here on the set," Ryan said in a clip shared on YouTube.

"Robin, the boyfriend of former contestant Rhea, reached out for our help in asking her a big question," Vanna added, explaining that along with announcer Jim Thornton, they "created a bit of a ruse, making Rhea think she was back to celebrate Wheel's 50th."

"But take a look and see what happened," she continued.

In the clip, Rhea successfully solved the puzzle, "Will You Marry Me?" as announcer Jim said, "Nicely done." 

Rhea's boyfriend Robin then walked onto the set before he got down on one knee and asked, "Rhea Susan Mathew, will you marry me?" to which she nodded in shock.

The clip then cut to Vanna and Ryan, with the latter saying, "I think she was really surprised."

Vanna responded, "Yes that was so heart-warming," as Ryan said, "Very sweet. I love that we can do that on this show." 

The show also relived the special moment on its Instagram page, writing alongside a clip, "Screaming, crying, losing our minds over this sweet Wheel proposal! 😭 #proposalvideo #wheeloffortune."

Rhea commented on the post, "AHHH thank you thank you thank you for making this into a reality!!! 🥹🥹🥹 beyond even my wildest of dreams!!"