“Fans Criticize ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for ‘Old-Timey’ Puzzle After Car Loss”
Fans of the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” expressed their dismay after a recent episode featured a puzzling Bonus Round riddle that left a contestant empty-handed.
Contestant’s Journey
On April 9, Jim Spallina from Chicago, Illinois, returned for his second game. He had already amassed winnings of $13,800 in his previous appearance. During the show, the competition included Tucker Dunn from Alhambra, California, and Ally Metcalf from Memphis, Texas.
Game Highlights
- Tucker Dunn solved the first toss-up, securing $3,000.
- He correctly answered the puzzle “Listening To My Walkman” for $9,500.
- Both Spallina and Metcalf encountered the “Bankrupt” space on the “Before & After” puzzle.
- Dunn eventually solved “Barbeque Pit Stop,” bringing his total to $10,900.
- Metcalf won a trip to Puerto Rico with her answer to “Print Out Your Itinerary,” totaling $15,200.
- Spallina earned $7,700, giving him a two-day total of $21,500.
Metcalf advanced to her second game, having a total of $19,200 after her impressive performance.
Bonus Round Puzzle Controversy
In the Bonus Round, Metcalf selected “People” and was provided the letters “R, S, T, L, N, and E.” After choosing “M, D, P, and A,” the puzzle appeared as “_ _ _MM_ _ _DD_ES.”
Despite her efforts, she could not guess the puzzle “Chummy Buddies.” The host, Ryan Seacrest, commented on the difficulty, suggesting it was a challenging round.
Fan Reactions
Social media erupted with criticism regarding the Bonus Round puzzle. Viewers described it as “old-timey” and “bogus.” Some comments included:
- “That bonus puzzle, wtf man?”
- “Chummy buddies?! Who would ever think of that?”
- “Even Ryan was like yeah I mean no one was getting that one lol.”
Many fans felt that the puzzle combined uncommon words that are rarely used together in everyday language. Metcalf will have another opportunity in Friday’s episode, but the controversy surrounding this puzzle lingers.
For those eager to catch the latest episodes, tune in to “Wheel of Fortune” on weekdays and check local listings or stream the next day on Hulu and Peacock.
