Let the First-Ever Special Needs Contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune' Win Your Heart With Joy (VIDEO)
On Wednesday night's episode of "Wheel of Fortune," Trenton "Trent" Girone became the first-ever special needs contestant in the show's 30-year history, and spun his way into viewers' hearts with his unbridled enthusiasm and love of the game. The 21-year-old from Peoria, Ariz. has overcome nine brain surgeries and has Asperger's and Tourette's syndrome.
In a blog post on the show's website, Girone wrote, "I decided to be a contestant because I have been a fan of the show since I was at least two years of age."
While he didn't win the game, his positive outlook continues to shine in this word for future Wheel spinners.
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"My best advice to future contestants is to relax and have a good time. It is a lot of fun, whether you win big or not," Girone wrote.
