From the start, Smith showed impressive puzzle-solving skills, landing the first Toss-Up puzzle and the Round 1 “Phrase” puzzle, which gave her an early lead of $6,700. VanDeWeerd got on the board in the Mystery Round with $2,150, but Smith fired back in the Express Round, increasing her winnings to $15,698 and bagging herself a trip to New York.

"Wheel of Fortune" host Ryan Seacrest took a tumble Tuesday when a contestant's hug became a little too forceful.