‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Has Its First Same-Sex Couple Compete As Team During Sweethearts Week

History has been made on Wheel of Fortune.

For the first time, a same-sex couple competed as a team in the February 16 episode during the show’s Sweethearts Week.

As TV Insider reports, contestants Charlie and Kelly began the episode by guessing the first puzzle —”Royal Wedding” — and earning $1000. Charlie then introduced himself and his husband, noting how much of an honor it was to be on Wheel of Fortune during its 40th anniversary of love week.

Charlie shared that he and Kelly were celebrating 25 years of being together, with Kelly then adding their poodle was home watching the show. “We love her to death. We take her everywhere,” he said.

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Later in the episode, the couple correctly solved the song lyrics puzzle — “Here’s My Number So Call Me Maybe” — earning them $2000 more. They ended the night with a total of $3000.

Though Charlie and Kelly didn’t win, their appearance on the show marked a huge milestone, which a Reddit user pointed out.

“This is a big step for Wheel, considering that just three years ago, then-executive producer Harry Friedman said in an interview that the show wasn’t ready for same-sex couples yet,” the person wrote.

The Reddit user referred to an interview Harry Friedman did in 2019. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Friedman said, “it’s something that’s been discussed and like everything else that we do, we take very measured steps. And we have just not made that decision to do that yet.”

With Wheel of Fortune featuring its first same-sex couple, many applaud the show for celebrating love in all forms.