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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant pulls off stunning comeback to win Audi car in the Bonus Round (marketrealist.com)
Local Teacher April Seubert Drives Home New Audi After “Wheel of Fortune” Comeback!
Los Angeles, CA – “Wheel of Fortune” fans often brace themselves for the bittersweet reality of a contestant performing admirably through the main rounds, only to fall short in the nail-biting Bonus Round. But this week, viewers were treated to a truly exhilarating exception as local educator April Seubert orchestrated a stunning comeback, ultimately driving off with a brand-new Audi!
Seubert, participating in the show’s “Teacher’s Week,” initially faced an uphill battle. She struggled to gain traction early on, even landing on the dreaded Bankrupt Wedge. At one point, she found herself at zero, watching her competitor, Brooks, take an early lead.
However, Seubert proved she’s a quick study. She quickly “switched gears” and mounted an impressive rally.
Her turning point came when she masterfully solved a prize puzzle, securing an $11,200 Road Scholar tour of Ireland and catapulting herself into the lead. By the end of the main game, with $12,500 in cash and prizes, she had emerged as the night’s top winner.
Moving on to the highly anticipated Bonus Round, Seubert chose the category “What Are You Doing?” and was joined by her biggest cheerleaders: her eldest son, Easton, and her mother, Bev.
Before the puzzle reveal, host Ryan Seacrest playfully delved into a family anecdote, recalling Seubert’s earlier revelation that her maiden name was Folz, making her “April Folz” – a clever nod to her April 1st birthday. Seacrest then jokingly asked Bev if she was behind the name, to which her mother humorously replied, “Yes, my sister and her sister.”
With her chosen letters “G, D, P, and A” added to the standard “R, S, T, L, N, and E,” the puzzle board displayed “_ A _ T _ N G.” As the ten-second timer began, Seubert, with a slight hesitation, confidently guessed “Waiting?”
Seacrest confirmed her correct answer, and the studio erupted in cheers as he revealed her grand prize: a sleek Audi A3 Premium Plus quattro, valued at an impressive $44,735. This brought her total winnings to a staggering $57,235 in cash and prizes!
Overjoyed, Seubert exclaimed, “Oh my god! I love you,” as she embraced her family.
The excitement wasn’t limited to the studio audience; viewers at home also celebrated her incredible victory. One YouTube commenter, @douglaspinsak1246, shared, “I was thinking ‘Boating’ with RSTLNE, but then I solved it when her letters popped up.
Congrats to her on the solve and prizes.”
April Seubert’s “Wheel of Fortune” journey serves as a fantastic reminder that sometimes, the best victories are those that come after a bit of a struggle. Congratulations, April! Enjoy that new Audi!