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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant loses out on $40,000 in bonus round as fans blame ‘tough’ puzzle (marketrealist.com)
“Back in the Day” Blues for ‘Wheel’ Contestant
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant’s dreams of a $40,000 bonus round win vanished after she failed to solve a puzzle that some viewers deemed “tough.” Corrina Bain, a flight attendant, had a strong start, racking up $21,800 and securing a spot in the bonus round. After selecting “Phrase” as her category, she spun the wheel and landed on a $40,000 prize.
With the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, E already displayed, Bain chose H, D, M, and I, leaving her with “_ _ _ _ IN THE D_ _.” As the clock ticked down, she offered “Made in the Day” as her guess, just missing the correct answer: “Back in the Day.” The studio audience groaned, echoing the sentiments of viewers at home who watched the episode online.
While some fans commiserated with Bain, others offered alternative letter choices and solutions. One viewer even claimed the puzzle was recycled from a previous episode. Despite the loss, Bain remained composed, a stark contrast to some other recent contestants who have displayed more… spirited reactions on the show.