“Wheel of Fortune” fans were left bewildered after a contestant on the show seemingly gave the correct answer, sparking a wave of social media backlash.
Key Takeaway
The recent episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has stirred controversy among fans, with many asserting that a contestant was unfairly denied a substantial prize due to a potential misunderstanding during the game. The incident has ignited a heated discussion on social media, prompting widespread debate over the contestant’s alleged robbery on the show.
The Puzzle Dilemma
Megan, a high school choir director from California, emerged victorious on the episode of ‘WOF’ that aired Tuesday, securing a prize of just over $14,000 and advancing to the bonus puzzle round. The category “Living Thing” and the given letters “RSTLNE” did little to unravel the puzzle, which read “_ _N_ _R_ _ _ _.”
Megan made progress, adding three letters to the puzzle before the final round commenced. She was left with “P_N_ _RC_ _ D” for the final, two-word puzzle.
The Alleged Misunderstanding
As Megan began guessing, she appeared to say “Orchid” at the start, which would have completed the puzzle as “Pink Orchid.” However, there was speculation among fans that she may have said “Something” or “Pink” before “Orchid. The judges did not award her the money, a total of $40,000, and host Pat Sajak suggested that she had fixated too much on a specific type of orchid, citing her mention of “Pony Orchid” at one point.
Fans’ Outcry
Viewers of the show took to social media to express their outrage, contending that Megan had indeed provided the correct answer at the outset and demanding that ‘Wheel of Fortune’ rectify the situation.
While it is challenging to discern precisely what Megan uttered during her initial guess, the controversy has sparked fervent debate among fans. Some argue that she clearly said “Pink Orchid,” while others maintain that her words were less distinct. Megan’s reaction to not receiving the cash prize also added to the intrigue surrounding the incident.
