“HE WAS ONE WORD AWAY FROM $69,000… BUT THE FINAL PUZZLE HAD EVERYONE SECOND-GUESSING THEMSELVES.” A Wheel of Fortune contestant battled through one of the season’s most entertaining games, earning a spot in the Bonus Round after a dramatic comeback. Then came a deceptively simple Food & Drink puzzle that unraveled everything, costing him an extra $40,000 and a total payday of $69,038. Despite the heartbreaking finish, fans couldn’t stop talking about what they called one of the most fun episodes of the season.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Impressed by ‘Fun’ Game as Contestant Loses $69,000 Wheel of Fortune fans thought the game was really fun since all three contestants walked away with a good amount of money. However, the contestant who won the game couldn’t solve the Bonus Puzzle, so they lost out on $69,000. Diane Epps, from Pleasantville, … Read more