Jill’s Bonus Round
Sajak, the long-time host of “Wheel of Fortune,” recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at a failed puzzle moment. During the bonus round, player Jill struggled to solve the phrase in the category “What Are You Doing?”.
The Challenging Puzzle
The puzzle on the letter board read “_ _ _ C _ N _ _ _ R _ _ _ N _ _ N,” with the provided letters “RSTLNE” and Jill’s additional choices of “C, M, H, A.” Sajak warned her, “You’re not going to get a whole lot of help.”
Jill made her best attempt, but unfortunately, the correct answer, “Voicing our opinion,” eluded her. Sajak jokingly remarked, “You weren’t going to get it… just a little late.”
A Light-hearted Exchange
As laughter echoed from the audience, Jill questioned the nature of the puzzle. Sajak playfully retorted, “It’s a puzzle you didn’t solve.” The atmosphere remained light-hearted despite the missed opportunity to win $40,000 in the bonus round.
Still a Big Win
Although Jill didn’t hit the jackpot, she managed to secure a substantial sum of $27,680. Sajak couldn’t help but add, “It’s getting testy here on Christmas,” as he revealed the prize envelope.
Sajak’s Farewell
While Jill’s game highlighted a memorable moment, Sajak himself is preparing to bid farewell to the iconic game show. His replacement, whose name has yet to be announced, will join Vanna White as the new co-host of “Wheel of Fortune.”
After a remarkable 40-year run, Sajak announced his departure from the show in June. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for the experience, but confirmed that the upcoming 41st season would be his last. Since 1981, Sajak has been the beloved face of “Wheel of Fortune,” with White joining him as co-host the following year.