Wheel of Fortune contestant made one jaw-dropping move that had Ryan Seacrest fearing for the show

Wheel of Fortune wrapped up Season 42 with enough drama to make even the most seasoned game show host break a sweat.

A contestant from New Jersey almost destroyed the iconic wheel in pursuit of victory.

And this Wheel of Fortune contestant made one jaw-dropping move that had Ryan Seacrest fearing for the show.

Jeremy Frasca nearly breaks the wheel with record-setting spin

The final episode of Wheel of Fortune’s Season 42 delivered more excitement than anyone bargained for when contestant Jeremy Frasca took his shot at the Bonus Round.

Frasca, a resident of Bayonne, New Jersey, had already claimed victory for the evening with $23,100 after competing against King Whetstone from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Kaitlyn Vannucci from El Dorado Hills, California.

But it was what happened next that left host Ryan Seacrest genuinely concerned about the show’s most famous prop.

When Frasca approached the bonus wheel, he gave it everything he had.

The wheel spun with such force that Seacrest immediately realized they might have a problem on their hands.

"You may break that thing," Seacrest warned, pointing to the ticker mechanism that determines where the wheel stops.

The wheel kept spinning.

And spinning.

And spinning some more.

"It may never stop," Seacrest joked nervously as the wheel continued its seemingly endless rotation. "That’s the longest spin in the history of the Bonus Round."

Contestant’s power pays off with massive jackpot win

What started as a moment of panic for Seacrest turned into television gold.

"Ok and it’s tomorrow," the host quipped as the wheel finally came to rest, highlighting just how long the spin had lasted.

But Frasca’s aggressive approach paid off in a big way.

After the show provided the standard letters "R, S, T, L, N, and E," he selected "D, H, M, and A" for his puzzle.

The board revealed "_ N THE A _T."

Before the timer counted down, Frasca screamed "I won the jackpot!"

He solved the puzzle correctly and earned $40,000, bringing his total winnings to $63,100.

"How’d you do that?" a visibly shocked Seacrest asked.

The host remained stunned throughout the rest of the segment as Frasca celebrated his victory.

Fans call the timing suspicious but celebrate the excitement

Wheel of Fortune viewers took to social media to share their reactions to the dramatic finale.

"He broke the record of how long the spin spun, and then he gets an impressive win?! Talk about a double treat from Wheel! What a week WOF, what a week!" one YouTube user commented.

Some fans found the timing a bit too convenient for comfort.

"Quite convenient that the longest bonus round spin happened in the season finale," another viewer noted.

Others simply celebrated the entertainment value.

"Way to go, Jeremy! This is definitely a great way to end Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune!" a third fan added.

New Jersey contestant’s backstory adds charm to victory

Frasca brought more than just spinning power to the show.

The New Jersey native revealed he’s had a longtime admiration for letter-turner Vanna White since first seeing her on television.

Host Ryan Seacrest made sure Frasca got his moment, inviting him over to the puzzle board to give White a hug.

His path to the Bonus Round included several ups and downs.

Both Frasca and Whetstone landed on Bankrupt during the opening puzzle, giving Vannucci a chance to gain ground.

But Frasca bounced back by solving "The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades," which earned him a trip to Chicago and $18,100.

He continued his momentum by solving the "Before & After" puzzle with only two letters remaining – "Professional Boxer Shorts" – adding another $1,000 to his bank.

Even when Vannucci took the lead by solving the Prize Puzzle and winning a trip to Aruba worth $20,932, Frasca didn’t give up.

He reclaimed his position by solving two of the three Triple Toss-Ups and the final puzzle, "Fairy-tale Ending."

Before the show ended, Frasca thanked the people in his life and said he wanted to make them proud.

Seacrest assured him that he had accomplished exactly that.

The Season 42 finale proved that sometimes taking risks pays off in spectacular fashion – even if it means nearly breaking the wheel in the process.