Minnesota Mom Leaves Viewers Stunned After Solving ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Bonus Puzzle in Seconds
A Minnesota contestant delivered one of the quickest and most jaw-dropping solves of the season on Wheel of Fortune, walking away with an incredible $65,650 in winnings, and leaving host Ryan Seacrest visibly speechless.
A Slow Start… Then a Sudden Turnaround
Delinda Rood, an ambivert from Rosemount, Minnesota, began the episode quietly.
The first toss-up puzzle stumped all three contestants, but she quickly warmed up, buzzing in with “Practical Joker” to secure her first $2,000.
As the game unfolded, contestants Justin Zamora and Shateria Smith each grabbed impressive wins, including a trip to Norway and the coveted One Million Dollar Wedge.
But when Smith faltered, Delinda sprang into action, solving “Spoil Yourself At The Spa” and earning a luxury trip to Scottsdale, Arizona.
By the time she cracked “A Tough Nut To Crack,” she had secured her place in the Bonus Round with $20,650 already banked.
The Bonus Round—A Solve That Shocked Everyone
The studio erupted. Ryan Seacrest froze, wide-eyed.
“You didn’t even have to think about it!” he exclaimed as he opened the prize envelope — revealing her bonus $45,000 win.
Delinda chose “Around the House” as her final category and stood beside her husband and daughter as the letters appeared:
_ARM _ _ _LT
With only a few moments on the clock, Delinda didn’t hesitate. She blurted out:
👉 “For my mother-in-law… Warm Quilt!”
