“ONE LETTER AWAY — AND A FORTUNE SLIPPED THROUGH HER FINGERS.” Wheel of Fortune fans are still reeling over the Bonus Round moment that cost Janel “Coach J” Pilate a staggering $65,000, even after a near-flawless game. The puzzle looked friendly, almost obvious — until a brutal outlier letter quietly sabotaged every smart guess. As the seconds drained away, each reasonable option collapsed, leaving the correct answer painfully visible but unreachable. Viewers say it wasn’t a mistake, it was a trap. And now many agree: this single spin may go down as the most agonizing miss of the season.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant wins $55,000 by solving puzzle with a final-second guess The player, Chad Hedrick got the fans to the edge of their seats before scoring the win. A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant lucked out at the last second to bag a $55,000 Bonus Round win, after mounting a phenomenal comeback. The player, Chad Hedrick, … Read more