Wheel of Fortune Contestant Jeff Richardson Wins SUV in Stunning Bonus Round
“Wheel of Fortune” fans witnessed an unforgettable moment when contestant Jeff Richardson turned near heartbreak into triumph, driving away in a brand-new Ford Explorer Active after a dramatic Bonus Round win.
Richardson started strong, solving early puzzles with ease and banking $8,450 before the Mystery Round. But momentum briefly shifted when fellow contestant Stalter grabbed the Prize Puzzle and the lead. For a moment, Richardson’s dominance looked in jeopardy.
Refusing to fold, he stormed back in the final rounds, finishing with $16,650 in cash and securing a place in the Bonus Round. With his niece Elizabeth cheering him on, Richardson spun the golden envelope and faced a three-word puzzle in the “Phrase” category: O_ T O_ _O_NDS.
As the clock ticked, he confidently declared, “Out of Bounds.” Host Ryan Seacrest confirmed the win, unveiling the Ford Explorer.
Richardson’s total prize haul? A jaw-dropping $61,855 in cash and prizes.
Fans erupted online, celebrating not just his victory but the fact that this marked the second car giveaway in a single week. One viewer summed it up best: “Way to go, Jeff!”
Once again, “Wheel of Fortune” proved why it remains a game-show classic — anything can happen when the wheel spins.
