It finally happened! After a painful 19-game losing streak in the Bonus Round, a Wheel of Fortune contestant has brought the dry spell to a dramatic end — and fans are celebrating the long-awaited win just ahead of Memorial Day.

The lucky player? Rachel Granier, a proud Louisiana native and dedicated educator from Lafayette. Granier, who currently serves as a school principal, stole the spotlight on Friday night’s episode, not just with her win but with her larger-than-life personality. A fan of spicy food, swimming, and the laid-back tunes of Jimmy Buffett, Granier seemed to embody the tropical Margaritaville theme of the week’s episodes.

“I’m Cajun through and through,” Granier told host Ryan Seacrest in her introduction. She made sure both Seacrest and co-host Vanna White got a taste of Louisiana, recommending crawfish to one and shrimp and grits to the other. But food wasn’t her only passion. “If there’s water nearby, I’m in it,” she joked. “Ocean, pool, or even the bathtub — I might be a mermaid in disguise.”

But it was more than charm that carried Granier through the game. By the end of regular play, she had already secured $22,200. Then came the real test: the Bonus Round.

With “Phrase” as the chosen category, Granier started off with the usual set of letters: R, S, T, L, N, and E. The puzzle revealed a tricky string: “_ _ _ R _ _ _ R N E _ _ _ _ _ T S.” Her chosen letters — C, M, P, and O — didn’t offer much help, but a couple of “O”s changed the board to “_ O _ R _ O _ R N E _ _ _ _ T S.”

Despite the limited clues, Granier quickly pieced it together. She nailed “YOUR JOURNEY” almost instantly, then zeroed in on the final word: “AWAITS.”

That correct guess unlocked a $40,000 prize — pushing her total winnings to $62,200 and ending the show’s nearly three-week-long Bonus Round drought.

Fans were ecstatic. One YouTube commenter erupted in joy: “FINALLY! There’s finally a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel! All hail you, Rachel! I love you! God bless you!” Another simply declared, “THE CURSE IS OVER! REDEMPTION, BABY!”

Granier was quickly dubbed the “WOF Queen” by social media, and many noted the perfect timing — just as Americans head into the long holiday weekend.

With $62K in the bank and the admiration of Wheel of Fortune fans everywhere, Granier might just be enjoying a well-earned cheeseburger in paradise.

Sources: TV Insider