One Missed Answer Cost Stephen Sporer $40,000 — But His Wheel of Fortune Run Still Ended With a Big Win
Stephen Sporer came within one answer of turning an already impressive Wheel of Fortune appearance into a much bigger payday.
After successfully making his way to the Bonus Round, Sporer faced one final puzzle that could have added another $40,000 to his winnings.
The answer was just three words: “ON OUR WAY.”
But under the pressure of the final round, Sporer could not solve it in time.
A Painful $40,000 Miss
The moment was especially difficult because the solution looked deceptively simple once it was revealed.
Sporer had already done the hard work of reaching the Bonus Round, but those final few seconds separated him from a significantly larger prize.
The hidden envelope revealed that he had been playing for an additional $40,000.
Instead of walking away with the extra money, Sporer finished his appearance with $35,000 in total winnings.
That is still a substantial result, but the size of the missed Bonus Round prize made the ending difficult to ignore.
Viewers Were Already Frustrated With Another Puzzle
Sporer’s loss was not the only moment from the episode that sparked discussion.
Another puzzle, “SEEING THE GREEN FLASH,” drew criticism from some viewers online.
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