US Edition‘Wheel of Fortune’ Branded ‘Ripoff’ After First Responder Misses $73,000 Win
- On May 6, 2025, first responder Alex Puglisi from Shelton, Connecticut, missed winning over $73,000 on Wheel of Fortune.
- This loss occurred amid a streak of seven consecutive episodes with contestants failing to win the Bonus Round.
- Puglisi won the main game with $23,469, solved multiple toss-ups, earned $10,000 extra, and prizes but failed the difficult final puzzle.
- The Bonus Round puzzle, revealed as "On the Jukebox," featured unusual letters and confused fans who called it a "ripoff."
- Fans criticized the show for offering an almost impossible puzzle, suggesting the loss highlights the challenge and controversy of the Bonus Round.
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