A Wheel of Fortune contestant will get a second probability to attempt to win extra money after they misplaced $92,000 within the Bonus Spherical. The highest three winners from the week get to come back again on Friday and compete once more since it’s iHeartRadio week.
For iHeartRadio week, the Wheel contestants will clear up music-related puzzles and win music-related prizes, together with festivals and journeys. Then, on Friday, April 11, the highest three winners from the week come again to attempt to win extra money. They are going to play alongside multi-platinum artists Jason Derulo, Andy Grammer, and JoJo.
“It’s been unimaginable partnering with the iHeartRadio staff, and we’re grateful to the gifted music artists who lent their abilities to this week of reveals,” stated Bellamie Blackstone, Govt Producer of Wheel of Fortune, in an announcement. “Bringing Ryan’s world into our sport has been an thrilling addition to Wheel of Fortune all through this season.”
Jay Tope, from San Antonio, Texas, competed in opposition to Extra Taylor, from Richmond, Virginia, and Ruby Brisco, from Maple Grove, Minnesota, on Tuesday, April 8. Tope made it to the Bonus Spherical, however his mind hit pause when he tried to unravel the puzzle.
Tope, a songwriter and massive Miami Vice fan, solved the primary toss-up — “Profit Live performance” — after Taylor shouted out the improper reply. He gained a visit to New York Metropolis, together with a tour of the radio present Elvis Duran and the Morning Present, price $7,500. Tope wore a Sonny Crockett-style jacket as a result of he’s a giant fan of Don Johnson‘s character in Miami Vice.
For the primary puzzle, Tope solved “Rap, Rock & Reggae.” Taylor, a giant Beyonce fan, solved the following puzzle, which was a music title. By the tip of the primary break, Brisco, a latest graduate with a level in musical theater and dance, had $0, Taylor had $2,500, and Tope led with $4,000.
Tope solved “The Greatest Seats within the Home” and gained a visit to Jingle Ball in Los Angeles in December. All three contestants solved one of many Triple Toss-Ups. Tope solved the ultimate puzzle and have become the night time’s winner. He ended with $17,000 in money and prizes. Taylor left with $4,500. Brisco went residence with $2,000.
Throughout the Bonus Spherical, host Ryan Seacrest let followers know that Tope is “undoubtedly coming again on Friday.”
“Simply blown away,” Tope stated.
The sport present contestant selected “What Are You Doing?” for the ultimate class. After Wheel gave him “R,S,T,L,N, and E,” he selected “G,L,H, and O,” however Seacrest instructed him that “L” was included within the letters already, so he needed to decide once more. Tope selected an “F.”
After that, his puzzle appeared like “H_TT_NG _ _ _SE.” Tope obtained the primary phrase, “Hitting,” however couldn’t work out the second. The puzzle was “Hitting Pause.” He misplaced out on an extra $75,000, which might have given him $92,000.
Tope talked to social media correspondent Maggie Sajak after the present and stated that he’s not going to vary something about his technique when he comes again on Friday. Together with his present winnings, Tope plans to take his spouse of 31 years on a honeymoon as a result of they by no means obtained a correct one.
Tope revealed to MSN that he has been a giant fan of Wheel of Fortune since 1982. “Watched it with my mother and father, all the time watched it,” he instructed the outlet. “Anytime I used to be at their home, I used to be like 6:30, we’re watching Wheel of Fortune.”
He all the time needed to be a contestant on the present however felt like time was working out as he obtained older. “So I made a decision I used to be going to go forward and audition. 1.5 million individuals a 12 months audition for this present, solely 600 get chosen,” Tope stated.
Tope, who can be a highschool instructor, needed to alternative to be on Wheel two years in the past, however the principal instructed him he couldn’t go as a result of it fell throughout STAAR testing week.
However then he auditioned once more, and the sport present instructed him whichever day labored for him. He obtained to fly to California along with his household and stay out his dream. “You’re pondering that there’s no approach that I’m really right here on the present with Vanna White clicking on letters, and Ryan Seacrest, who’s one my favourite individuals on the planet, stand proper subsequent to them speaking to me,” Tope instructed MSN. When he awoke the following day, he thought it was all a dream.
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