She clapped and exclaimed, “I’m going to Belize!” as if to answer the inaudible questions thrown at her regarding his winnings. Pat Sajak congratulated her and said wholeheartedly, “You made us all happy.”
Literally, everyone was happy, especially Nura for not winning, all to gain more.
High Stakes
Proceeding to the final round in spite of her curious performance earlier, Nura was back in her formidable shape. This time there was no doubt that she was going in for the kill. The prize at stake: $33,000.
At this point, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that Nura had, in the previous round, given way for Steve to take home some money. This attitude made them appreciate her more than ever. They wanted her to take home the grand prize for what she did, and Nura did her part by giving it all her attention. However, the war veteran failed to come up with the final puzzle: “by appointment.”
Still Gleaming
Despite not clinching the final puzzle and losing her chance at taking home the grand prize, Nura appeared more than pleased. She was smiling and happy, exhibiting the glow of someone fulfilled.
After all, she was not going home empty-handed. She was assured of nearly $14,000 and everyone cheered for her when the game was over.
These Celebrities Were on Game Shows Before They Were Famous
The gimmicks in-game shows have changed over the years. The stage designs are different now, the prizes have multiplied considerably. To many people, game shows mean a passing bubble of happiness to be enjoyed at home; a time for families to crowd in the living room and cheer for good old-fashioned fun together. Modern game shows have snatched something from us only to give it back with more color. They have been doing this for decades, and we wonder how life would be without them; if everything we watched on TV were dreary and serious.
While game shows are just a bit fun for most of us, for some people, their fifteen minutes of game show fame were enough to catapult them into big time. Thanks to these popular game shows on TV, they found a springboard that would lead to successful careers in the entertainment industry. Learn more about these celebrities, from supermodels to 90s boy band idols, who appeared in game shows to win far more than just the prizes on offer.
Meghan Markle
Long before Meghan Markle became the newest member of the British royal family, she used to work for the game show, Deal or No Deal. In 34 episodes, she walks across the stage in a skimpy skirt as a briefcase girl, donning a sexy dress that would wrench the audience’s attention for a few minutes, before revealing what her briefcase contained.
It may not be the ideal job to make it big in life, but in this case we can say to each her own. For ten years after her appearances on the popular game show, her true, royal worth is now revealed to the world as Prince Harry’s betrothed. Had she chosen a different path early on, the two may never have met.