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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant pulls off an impossible win and Pat Sajak wants an explanation (marketrealist.com)
Wheel of Fortune Host Stunned by Contestant’s Impossible Bonus Round Solve
“Wheel of Fortune” fans know the Bonus Round is notoriously difficult. Contestants often crumble under the pressure, but occasionally, a player pulls off a truly astonishing win. That’s exactly what happened recently when contestant Helen stunned host Pat Sajak with a seemingly impossible solve.
Helen had already won over $21,000 in cash and a trip during the main game. Entering the Bonus Round, she had a shot at $100,000 or a new Volkswagen.
Choosing the “Phrase” category, she was faced with a three-word puzzle. After selecting her letters, the board read “_ _ _ _ _ ING _ ITH I_E_A.”
With seemingly little to work with, even co-host Vanna White appeared concerned. But as the timer started, Helen confidently blurted out, “BUZZING WITH IDEAS.”
A shocked Sajak immediately demanded an explanation, asking, “How’d you get that?” Helen admitted she had no idea how she solved it so quickly.
Sajak’s jaw dropped further when he revealed she had won a brand-new Volkswagen ID.4, exclaiming, “I wanna know why you got this car!”
Helen’s incredible solve drew cheers from the audience and sparked amazed reactions online. Viewers on YouTube expressed disbelief and congratulated Helen on her win, with one commenter stating, “Bonus Round wins like this always make for an exciting moment!”