'Baked Ham' Blunder Costs 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant $40,000
One contestant lost out on $40,000 after failing to guess two very simple words: "Baked Ham." On the February 11 episode, Yumemi Turk had a solid lead going into the Bonus Round, racking up nearly $38,
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Is Branded ‘Elitist’ After Harsh Ruling Against Contestant With Regional Accent
Wheel of Fortune fans are claiming that the show “ripped off” one contestant on Tuesday’s (February 11) episode after not accepting her answer over a harsh “mispronunciation” ruling. And they branded the show “elitist” as the contestant they ruled against had a regional accent.
Hardin County woman appearing as contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune'
A Hardin County woman will be appearing on Wheel of Fortune this week. Shameca Freeman, of Radcliff, will be on the Feb. 14 episode of the classic game show. New episodes of Wheel of Fortune air on WLKY weeknights at 7 p.m.
Every Time 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestants Have Won $1 Million
Only a fortunate few have won the $1 million-dollar top prize on TV's Wheel of Fortune. Since the stake was introduced in 2008, just four contestants have managed to win it, although 13 have had a shot. The most famous name to take home the big prize was Sabrina the Teenage Witch star Melissa Joan Hart on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune in 2021.
Wheel of Fortune contestant branded 'total idiot' after taking chance at $10,000
A Wheel of Fortune contestant was branded a 'total idiot' by fans after gambling $4,000, a trip and a wild card for a 50/50 chance at winning for $10,000.
Why 'Wheel Of Fortune' Fans Think Contestant Was 'Ripped Off'
Outrage from fans was sparked during the Mystery Round of the episode, where contestants had to solve a four-word "Before and ...
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Reveal Their Biggest Contestant Pet Peeves
Even so, we can’t always discount armchair opinions about players’ strategies when they’re based in fact and logic, and ...
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant knocks Ryan Seacrest to ground during bizarre moment
"Wheel of Fortune" host Ryan Seacrest was tackled to the ground after an overly excited contestant competed on the beloved game show for the grand prize money. A Pittsburgh native named Daniel ...
Why Some 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Are Claiming the Show Spoiled a Whole Episode
It seems as if Wheel of Fortune accidentally gave away the ending to its own show with a mid-episode editing blooper. And the ...
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Former Wheel of Fortune contestants share gameplay secrets: ‘Watch Vanna, don’t look at Ryan’
Such was the case for a Wheel of Fortune fan who received their confirmation email this month. The prospective contestant started a thread on Reddit, where they announced their approval and ...
Divine intervention? Houston pastor wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune' after kids encourage him to apply
Matt Popovits and his wife and kids are big fans of the nightly game show on KHOU 11. Jack told his dad he was too good a ...
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Wheel of Fortune contestant declared 'best ever' by stunned viewers after 'awesome solve' leads to $66,000 win
Wheel of Fortune viewers were left delighted by a contestant who appears to be a new favorite named Geoffrey Smith. Monday night saw Smith showcase his skills as a puzzle-solver on the beloved ...
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Wheel of Fortune contestants break streak with ‘rare’ Bonus Round feat
Wheel of Fortune fans were impressed with the contestants’ efforts this week. In a rarely seen turn of events, Wheel of Fortune players pulled off a “perfect” week. That was in regards to ...
“Wheel of Fortune” Player Scores Big Win with Help from His Son Who Has Dyslexia: 'A Top Ten Moment in My 44 Years of Life'
The Feb. 10 episode of 'Wheel of Fortune' featured a contestant named Matt Popovits, and he attributed his success on the ...