Jonathan Ross wipes away tears over ‘life-changing’ The Wheel moment

Jonathan Ross wiped away tears after an emotional moment on The Wheel.

Michael McIntyre’s BBC gameshow returned for a new series on Saturday night with a host of famous faces including Jonathan, Joanne McNally, Gethin Jones and Loose Women star Judi Love.

The 63-year-old chat show host was putting his ‘toy’ knowledge to the test, but it was his Beatles knowledge that helped contestant Hala.

The mother-of-two revealed her plans for the prize money were to walk down the aisle and get married, as she had not been able to do so before due to a health issue.

“10 years ago I was suddenly hospitalized and as a result I lost the ability to walk,” Hala said, explaining her rare neurological condition.

“I’m out of the wheelchair now and walking, so I’m really grateful for everything, to be honest.”

Hala and her husband got married while she was in the hospital, “when things were really really bad,” but she was hoping to have another big day and walk down the aisle.

“It felt right to do it,” she continued, adding, “I never thought I would be able to walk.”

Hala failed to answer correctly her first time on The Wheel, but was given one last chance to walk away with £21,500.

‘Please, let’s win this show for you,’ Michael hoped.

When asked who the Beatles’ ‘regular bassist’ was, Jonathan shouted: ‘Paul McCartney! 100%!’

Hala cried when Jonathan made his confident declaration, adding: ‘I even went to his house once and he let me play his bass! That’s how sure I am!

Shaking and crying, Hala gave her final answer and said of the chance to win: ‘This is going to change my life, I’m going to get married, but I’m going to be helping people who are going to help me.

“I’ve felt so guilty over the last ten years about people helping me, I’ll be able to help them.”

Jonathan also couldn’t hold back his tears and wiped them away as Hala won the huge sum.

“I’m really happy for you,” he said, laughing, “And I’ll tell Paul McCartney too.”

Viewers also cried, with viewer @carolwilliams11 writing on X: “I hope you have a wonderful wedding Hala – and yes, like everyone else, I’m crying too.”

“No, because I’m crying for Hala, what a wonderful woman,” wrote @Rhiadosstuff.

@SharonKnowles6 wrote: ‘Hala has to be the most worthy winner the show has ever had, loved seeing what a lovely, genuine lady.’

“it wasn’t on my bingo card to shed a few tears on #TheWheel tonight, what a deserving winner Hala,” @Ciara_576 added.

The Wheel airs at 8.20pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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