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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans slam tough puzzle after contestant loses $50,000 in bonus round (marketrealist.com)
“Wheel of Fortune” Fans Fume After Contestant Misses $50,000 Bonus on “Impossible” Puzzle
Los Angeles, CA – “Wheel of Fortune” viewers are once again up in arms after contestant Melissa Mosel narrowly missed out on a whopping $50,000 in the bonus round, blaming what many are calling an “impossible” puzzle. Despite a strong performance throughout the show, Mosel’s luck ran out on a one-word challenge that left fans scratching their heads.
Mosel, who brought her oldest daughter and parents for support, showcased her puzzle-solving prowess early on, securing nearly $18,000 and an exciting trip to the Thermae Sylla Spa Wellness Hotel in Greece, valued at over $7,000. Her journey to the bonus round was marked by quick thinking, including seizing an opportunity created by another contestant’s blunder. By the end of the main game, Mosel was the night’s big winner, with prizes totaling $17,784.
However, the tide turned in the Bonus Round. Choosing the “What Are You Doing” category, Mosel stood alongside host Ryan Seacrest.
After the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, E were revealed, her additional letter choices – D, Y, M, and I – proved to be less than helpful. Only the “I” appeared, leaving the puzzle as “_ L E _ I N _.”
With a mere ten seconds on the clock, Mosel struggled to decipher the word, offering guesses like “Blessing” and “Blanking.” Ultimately, co-host Vanna White unveiled the answer: “Flexing.” The missing “F” and “X” were crucial, leaving Seacrest to confirm the $50,000 loss.
While Mosel took the defeat in stride, fans online were quick to voice their frustration. “There was no way she was going to get that,” commented @SavannahGA35 on YouTube, reflecting a widespread sentiment. Another fan, @nathanieljourat6723, added, “Another tough puzzle tonight, but she did her best and that’s all that matters.”
The difficulty of the puzzle sparked debate, with @neverever7835 pointing out, “ING was a given. If she had no idea, the only plausible letter that could help is F.
Obviously, no one would call an X. Hard puzzle.”
The consensus among viewers was clear: the puzzle was exceptionally challenging, making Mosel’s chances of winning the bonus prize slim to none.