A recent episode of the popular game show 'Wheel of Fortune' has left many viewers stunned and disappointed after a player lost a massive $75,000 prize on what seemed to be a relatively easy puzzle.
The puzzle in question belonged to the show's 'Triple Wheel Jackpot' segment and had a prize of $75,000 up for grabs. The category was 'Food and Drink,' and the correct answer was a popular dessert.
However, the player failed to solve the puzzle despite it being relatively straightforward. The answer was mostly complete except for one missing letter, which the player failed to guess correctly.
Disappointed viewers took to social media to express their frustration and sympathy for the player. Many questioned how someone could miss out on such a large sum due to a simple mistake.
Did you work out the correct answer? If yes, then you might have won that massive $75,000. The puzzle read '_ _ _ _ _ E' when the player made their final guess.
Although it's not possible for viewers to win the prize themselves, some people found it entertaining to test their knowledge and reaction time. If you have not seen the puzzle, here is a recount of the 'easy' prize-winning puzzle that one 'Wheel of Fortune' player will regret for a long time.