A former contestant has disclosed the key rule participants must follow when appearing alongside host Michael McIntyre on The Wheel.

The popular BBC One game show features members of the public competing for cash prizes with assistance from a rotating cast of celebrity panellists.

Each episode positions a contestant at the heart of an enormous spinning wheel , encircled by seven famous faces, each specialising in different subjects including music, food, sport and history. The wheel rotates to determine which celebrity will assist with the next question, and contestants must answer correctly to accumulate their winnings.

Jess Smith, 34, who took part in the programme in 2024, revealed that players receive several straightforward instructions ahead of recording.

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