Pamela Bradshaw of North Carolina won the $1 million Powerball prize on national television as part of Ryan Seacrest's New Years Rockin' Eve. She absolutely could not contain her excitement, falling to the floor in a sea of confetti.
Bradshaw was one of five people chosen from around the country for a chance to win the million dollars. She had one in five odds of winning the big prize. Shortly after midnight, Ryan held the drawing and as the No. 1 ball rose to the top and Seacrest shouted “Number 1--Pamela, you’re a millionaire,” as Bradshaw flung her numbered paddle to the ceiling and collapsed on the studio floor as confetti fell.
Bradshaw could only jump up and down and scream “Oh my God” repeatedly as she hugged Seacrest and her daughter. “Pamela ... first time here in New York City and you’re walking away in the new year a millionaire,” Seacrest said to Bradshaw. “The Powerball first millionaire of the year. Can you speak any sentences of excitement?” Bradshaw, still overcome with emotion, responded, wrapping her arm around Seacrest, “Thank you God. I’m so blessed. I’m so blessed.”