Darva Conger
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
publication date: Monday, February 9, 2026 (part of February 2026)
category: 
Competitions
clue: After marrying a multi-millionaire (or not), she learned the meaning of "be careful what you want for."
explanation: Conger "won" the controversial 2000 TV special Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?. Of the 50 women engaged in the pageant-style competition, she was selected by Rick Rockwell and married him on the spot. Among the numerous criticisms and scandals surrounding the show were allegations that Rockwell had exaggerated the amount of his net worth to qualify. Conger expressed regret many times over her participation in the show. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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