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Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune (1975), formerly hosted by Pat Sajak for more than four decades, followed by Ryan Seacrest, is a game show where players spin a wheel and solve puzzles. Figuring out phrases can earn prizes that include trips and cars, among others.

'Wheel of Fortune' player loses car after failing to solve a tough puzzle: 'It took me a while'

The contestant made some poor choices when it came to picking his letters for the puzzle.
7 hours ago

'Wheel of Fortune' player who later became a news anchor shares what happens behind-the-scenes

The anchor also got his colleagues to solve a puzzle that he remembered among others from the episode.
10 hours ago

'Wheel of Fortune' player gets rare second shot at big win after producers realized their mistake

The player also posted on Instagram to express gratitude for the opportunity.
1 day ago

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant lands on million-dollar wedge — then loses it all in the final moments

With a $1 million prize on the line, Cindy Koenig fell short on a puzzle that many fans felt was quite solvable.
1 day ago

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant loses $40,000 in confusing bonus round — fans blame 'nasty' puzzle

Harris still walked away with a good amount of money and a vacation after the game.
1 day ago

'Wheel of Fortune' players share what really happens behind the scenes after you win a trip

Several winning contestants shared their experiences under a post on Reddit.
2 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' fans call out 'impossible' puzzle that cost a player $50,000: 'Who says that?'

Even though contestant Vicki Rowe took the loss gracefully, fans weren't happy with the unsual Bonus Round puzzle.
2 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' fans stunned by identical twins who worked together perfectly to win $88,000

Chistina and Katie Currie won over $88,000 in cash and two exotic vacations with their stunning performance.
3 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant comes close to winning a car — but lost out because of one letter

Sun kept repeating the incorrect phrase but couldn't identify the error in time.
4 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' player wins $40,000 after solving a tough puzzle — with just a second to spare

With just milliseconds to spare, Sarah LaPilusa pulled off an incredible Bonus Round win.
5 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' player solves a really difficult puzzle and then says 'I don't know how I did it'

The player laughed and giggled her way through the puzzles to win prizes worth over $57,000.
6 days ago

'Wheel of Fortune' fans heartbroken as army veteran lost $100,000 due to his poor selection of letters

The player, Ron Wheeler, tragically got no clues after his letter picks for the final puzzle.
7 days ago

'Jeopardy' fans not happy about clue related to 'Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest on the show

The fans took issue with the clue being too tough and unnecessary for the contestants.
Jul 13, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant spins the wheel too fast and solves the puzzle even more quickly

The player, Thomas Russo, nearly put all of his strength into spinning the wheel.
Jul 13, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant freaks out and jumps around after winning $50,000 in bonus round

The player Samantha secured the first big win of Ryan Seacrest's run on the show.
Jul 12, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' fans slam contestant for losing $50,000 after getting an 'easy' puzzle wrong

The loss was ironic as the retired teacher coulnd't get a phrase commonly used in classrooms.
Jul 10, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' player makes $72,000 win look like a walk in the park and stuns everyone

The player, Beth Barbee left everyone in the dust with her impressive puzzle solving skills.
Jul 9, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant mocked for losing out on $10,000 prize over one simple letter

"She blanked out. It happens to the best of us," a fan sympathized with the player.
Jul 9, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' player mistakes Paris for a country in awkward TV moment: 'A new type of fail'

The contestant's wife seemed embarassed at that point of time, and worried as well.
Jul 8, 2025

'Wheel of Fortune' fans point out a major error that even the show producers failed to notice

"My husband and I definitely noticed it! We had to rewind it a few times," a fan reacted.
Jul 8, 2025