“Wheel of Fortune” is facing backlash from fans after a recent episode left viewers questioning both the rules of the game and the host’s handling of a tense puzzle round.
The drama unfolded during an episode that originally aired on March 31 and later rebroadcast on June 16 as part of the show’s summer reruns. Contestants Sheree Corder from Tampa, Florida, Todd Meyer of Las Vegas, and Latricia Randolph from Franklin, Tennessee, competed for the night’s big prize.
Corder, who describes herself as an adventure lover and travel enthusiast, got off to a strong start, correctly solving the first two toss-up puzzles — “Expect the Unexpected” and “Model Airplane Kit” — earning $3,000 early. She later secured a Wild Card, boosting her total to $6,600.
The controversy began during the first crossword puzzle of the night, a round in which all four answers share a common theme and must be stated exactly as displayed on the board. The category for the round was “Party.”
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