BBC The Wheel contestant breaks down in tears as they win life-changing sum

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel contestant wins £86,000

The Wheel viewers experienced a heartwarming moment as one contestant, Callum, walked away with a staggering £86,000 on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old customer service manager revealed they work in a contact centre for mobility car insurance and shared that they had recently moved into a new home requiring renovations with their partner in Liverpool.

After meeting a slew of new contestants throughout the game, it was back to Callum for the final round where they won an incredible £86,000. Host Michael McIntyre announced the news saying: "Callum has won The Wheel, £86,000!", reports The Mirror.

The Wheel fans were left delighted on Saturday night as contestant, Callum, won a life-changing amount of money (Image: BBC)

Callum was left overcome with emotion as they broke down in tears before sobbing as they said: "Oh my gosh", adding: "I can't even speak, oh my God, it's amazing!"

Asked how it would change their life, Callum said: "It's going to change so much, just everything like with us just getting the new house we're really struggling at the minute trying to afford like what to do with things and with this money we can just go for it all.

"I can afford to take everyone away on holidays, I can afford to give some money to work and make a difference. I'm so sorry" to which Callum broke down sobbing again with host Michael comforting the emotional contestant.

Host Michael McIntyre announced the news saying: "Callum has won The Wheel, £86,000!" (Image: BBC) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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Taking to Twitter, now X, one person said: "Wow, that's incredible! Huge win for Callum! #TheWheel", a different account wrote: "Congratulations Callum! £86.000! #TheWheel!", another put: "Well done Callum #TheWheel" while a different viewer added: "YES YES YES!!!!! A huge congratulations to Callum!!! He has just won an AMAZING £86K!!! #TheWheel."

Meanwhile, earlier in the episode, guest star David Walliams issued a hilarious warning. He said: "You know what, I sat here and I just suddenly remembered that every time I'm spun in a fairground or a theme park, I start to wretch! Have you got a sick bag?"

Packed with huge stars, edge-of-your seat questions and hilarious moments, The Wheel sees three contestants hope to answer their way to a cash fortune, guided by seven celebrity 'experts' who are strapped to a giant wheel that spins around.

The Wheel continues straight after Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday nights on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer.