Friday night’s Wheel of Fortune baffled viewers with both a puzzling answer and a costly Bonus Round miss.
Contestants were Stephen Sporer of Minnesota, Christina White of California, and Megan Russell of West Virginia.
Early play was rocky, with all three hitting Bankrupt before Russell solved the first puzzle for $3,500.
The second puzzle, under “Event,” sparked debate. The solution—“Seeing the green flash”—was unfamiliar to many.
Social media buzzed with questions until Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White explained it’s a rare optical
effect during sunsets when a brief green light appears at the horizon.
Christina White later won $9,000 and a trip to Aruba, but Sporer dominated in the final rounds. He swept the Triple
Toss-Ups and solved the puzzle “In the home stretch,” earning a Bonus Round spot with $35,000 secured.
There, he faced O N O _ R _ _ _. With extra letters revealed, the solution was “On Our Way.” Despite repeated attempts,
Sporer failed to solve it—missing out on an additional $40,000. Many viewers claimed they saw the answer instantly.
Still, his total winnings of $35,000 made for a strong finish to a night that left fans both puzzled and entertained.