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'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's 'Minor' Mistake Costs Major Prize

Despite guessing 'Minor Blizzard' instead of 'Major Blizzard' in the bonus round, Tina Meier-Nowell walks away with $31,310 in winnings.

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The episode of "Wheel of Fortune" on January 18, 2024, saw the contestant fail when it came to the Bonus Round. People have taken to social media to vent their frustrations over her mistake.
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Overview

  • Contestant Tina Meier-Nowell on 'Wheel of Fortune' failed to solve the bonus puzzle, guessing 'Minor Blizzard' instead of the correct answer, 'Major Blizzard'.
  • Despite the mistake, Meier-Nowell walked away with her earlier winnings of $31,310.
  • Viewers took to social media to express their frustration with the contestant's mistake.
  • Host Pat Sajak expressed sympathy for Meier-Nowell, stating she had the right idea but the wrong key.
  • Earlier in the week, Sajak faced criticism for telling another contestant, Angela, to 'shut up' in a moment that viewers found awkward.