Wheel of Fortune Contestant's Cheesecake Blunder Goes Viral

Gaelyn Nease mistakenly guesses 'New York Cheesesteak' instead of 'New York Cheesecake,' igniting widespread reactions online.

During the December 30 episode, contestant Gaelyn Nease incorrectly solved a 'Food & Drink' puzzle as 'New York Cheesesteak' instead of 'New York Cheesecake.'
The mistake led to fellow contestant Carmetta Wells winning the round, securing a trip to New York City and contributing to her $68,250 total winnings.
Social media users reacted strongly to Nease's blunder, with many calling it one of the worst answers in the show's history.
The long-running game show, now hosted by Ryan Seacrest following Pat Sajak's retirement, continues to attract attention for contestant missteps.
Nease's error joins a growing list of viral Wheel of Fortune moments, including a recent contestant's misstep of solving 'Give Yourself A Round of Applause' as 'Treat Yourself A Round of Sausage.'