The show,
Who Wants to be a Millionaire held auditions in Utah over the summer. My sister
said we should go and of course, I said yes! However, on the morning of
auditions, my sister got called into work last minute. I was already up and
ready to go, so I headed out the door by myself. Little did I know that my
decision would lead to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Auditions
were held at Valley Fair Mall. Potential contestants lined as early as 6 am. I
got a spot in line and waited. Finally, we were ushered inside. I had no idea
what to expect. I didn't know what the audition process entailed and took a
seat at a table with other hopefuls. Producers from the show made everyone feel
at ease then got down to business. We were assigned a number and got ready to
take a timed test. Those who passed would move on to the next round. I did my
best and finished the test. Afterwards, producers called out numbers. ME! I was
moving on to the next round!
The next
round of auditions consisted of interviews with producers. At the end of the
process, a producer told me I would be contacted if selected or be put in a
contestant pool. I went home feeling good about the day.
A few weeks
later, I was filling in at KSL-TV. I get a call from a producer and she tells
me I am to be a contestant on
the show! My tape date is in two weeks! There's no question about it, I have to go! A couple weeks later, my
husband, my sister, my one year old boy and myself are on a plane flying across
the country to Connecticut.
Taping Millionaire
was a fun experience! I met contestants from all around the country. I have
been on set before but never on a nationally televised production! Producers
and the crew acted like our personal cheerleaders, they were so supportive and
encouraging! When it was my turn to play, I was taken to the set of
Millionaire. It was so surreal! The new host, Terry Crews, is larger than life!
He is a really nice guy and made me feel comfortable instantly. I loved being a
contestant on a game show! I'm so happy with my experience and will never
forget it.
