“Wheel of Fortune” broke tradition this week by featuring three longtime friends and Rhode Island firefighters—Missy Porter, Darrin Gallagher,
and Tim Stebenne—competing against each other instead of strangers.Viewers loved the camaraderie and fun dynamic, praising the unique format on social media.
Classic game twists like the Jackpot round and \$1 Million wedge returned, adding excitement.
Gameplay was tight: Stebenne won a trip to Iceland, Porter scored late with “Running Neck and Neck,” and Gallagher won big with \$20,150 and a Panama vacation.
However, he lost the Bonus Round with the puzzle “Taking a Whiff,” missing a \$40,000 prize. Despite the loss,
fans praised the show’s refreshing direction and called it a bold new chapter for the series.