‘Wheel of Fortune’ Viewers Stunned by Confusing Puzzle and Shocking Bonus Round Miss
Friday night’s episode of Wheel of Fortune had fans glued to their screens — not just because of a tricky puzzle, but due to a Bonus Round moment that left viewers genuinely stunned.
Three contestants took the stage: Stephen Sporer from Minnesota, Christina White from California, and Megan Russell from West Virginia.
The game started evenly, with early wins split between players and multiple Bankrupt spins keeping the competition wide open.
But things took a strange turn during an “Event” category puzzle that sparked confusion online.
The phrase was unfamiliar to many viewers, prompting reactions like “What does that even mean?” across social media.
Later in the episode, hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White took a moment to explain the phrase, describing it as a rare natural phenomenon seen during sunset, a small detail that helped clear the mystery for confused fans.
As the game progressed, White surged ahead with a major prize win, but Sporer dominated the final stretch, securing his place in the Bonus Round with a strong lead and a total of $35,000.
Then came the moment everyone’s still talking about.
The Bonus Round puzzle appeared simple to many watching at home — so simple that social media immediately lit up.
As Sporer struggled to solve it, viewers flooded comment sections with disbelief, saying they had figured it out instantly.
