“Wheel of Fortune” Contestant Misses $40,000 Prize in Shocking Bonus Round Loss

A recent Wheel of Fortune episode has fans divided after contestant Adam Wredberg narrowly missed a $40,000 bonus prize. Despite dominating earlier rounds—winning $29,900 in cash plus luxury trips to Tahiti and America’s National Parks—his luck ran out in the final challenge.

Choosing the rare category “What Are You Wearing?”, Wredberg faced the puzzle: M _ F _ N _ _ _ L O T _ E S. After selecting “M, F, G, and O,” he guessed phrases like “My Fun Clothes,” but the correct answer was “My Fancy Clothes.”

Fans quickly flooded social media with mixed reactions. Some argued the puzzle was unfairly difficult—“No one would’ve gotten ‘fancy’ with those letters!” one viewer wrote. Others claimed it was an easy miss under pressure, with one comment reading, “These players just freeze up!”

Despite the heartbreaking outcome, Wredberg stayed composed, smiling alongside Ryan Seacrest as the crowd applauded. One thing’s clear—this unforgettable moment has everyone talking about just how tricky Wheel of Fortune can be.