“Wheel of Fortune” launched its Halloween week with a mix of triumph and heartbreak after contestant Anastasia Armitage delivered one of the season’s most impressive performances—right up until a haunting final twist.

The Chicago contestant instantly won viewers over, sharing her love for fall traditions like apple orchards and pumpkin outings while admitting she’s never actually tried coffee, despite loving its aroma. Competing against New Yorker Tony Ambrose and Texan Kym Adams, Armitage began quietly, watching her opponents take the early puzzles. But once she hit her stride, she dominated the board.

Her comeback started with the Same Letter puzzle, earning her a Halloween-perfect getaway to Salem worth over $7,000. She followed with a flawless Mystery Round solve, pushing her winnings near $15,000. The momentum continued in the Express Round, where she claimed a London trip and soared past $23,000.

Her most dazzling moment came during the Triple Toss-Up, where she instantly solved all three “Be” phrases: “Be Prepared,” “Be Persistent,” and “Be Afraid Be Very Afraid.” She then closed the main game with “Chain Saws And Lawn Mowers,” finishing with $38,324.

But the Bonus Round delivered the night’s heartbreak. With the puzzle “_ _ _ A L / _ P P _ N E N T S,” she correctly found “Opponents” but couldn’t land the first word. The answer—“Rival Opponents”—cost her a $45,000 prize.

Still, Armitage left the stage smiling, telling Maggie Sajak, “I feel so lucky to have had my moment on the Wheel.” Fans online agreed, calling her performance “jaw-dropping” and “one of the best of the season.”

Even without the bonus win, Armitage became the breakout star of “Wheel of Fortune’s” spookiest week.