Thursday’s (Might 15) version of Wheel of Fortune marked the 14th episode in a row the place a contestant flopped within the Bonus Spherical, which has followers questioning whether or not the sport present has run out of cash, at the very least for this season.
Danny Harrison, an aspiring business pilot from Wilton Manors, Florida, was the most recent contestant to fail the Bonus Spherical. After successful Thursday’s episode with $28,890 money, Harrison couldn’t determine the ultimate puzzle (BAKING A QUICHE) and missed out on an additional $40,000.
Viewers have been debating whether or not the present has run out of cash and is, subsequently, making the Bonus Rounds further difficult. Over the previous 14 episodes, puzzles have included phrases resembling “ACCOMPLISHED AVIATOR,” “JAM PACKED CAFE,” and “RUMMAGING IN THE BACKYARD.”
“That they had too many wins and might’t afford any extra. Don’t be shocked if we get no extra wins within the the rest of the season,” speculated one fan on the Wheel of Fortune Reddit discussion board. The season wraps up subsequent month.
This similar consumer claimed, “This similar factor occurred in Season 36 at the very same level. The ultimate six weeks, beginning on the final Monday of April, had a file 20 losses in a row (shattering the earlier file of 17 set in Dec 2000-Jan 2001), then one win (on a “present 6”/compilation ep that taped sooner than the opposite weeks), then 9 extra losses.”
“It’s finish of season funds crunch. We received some simpler bonus puzzles the tip of final season due to the 8,000th present week, Fan Favorites II, and Pat’s ultimate week, however clearly these aren’t occurring this time,” stated one other.
One other wrote, “What’s going on with these Bonus Spherical puzzles? Why have they got to be that troublesome?”
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“Easy reply: No bonus spherical prize funds left,” replied one consumer.
“The ultimate puzzle previously 2 weeks or so have been completely ridonk by and huge,” stated one other.
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One YouTube consumer wrote, “The puzzles are terrible, they don’t even make any sense half the time. My husband and I’d I’ve by no means and would by no means say that phrase.”
“Don’t overlook a few of final weeks too “sort of obscure” “aquatic birds” “performing quirky” “rummaging within the yard,” wrote one other, referring to how troublesome current puzzles have been.
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“Do they not need contestants to win? I imply I perceive not wanting EVERY contestant to win, however you suppose you’d need 65-75% or one thing. It appears higher for the present to be a cheerful / optimistic?” requested one commenter.
One other stated, “I presume that there is no such thing as a prize funds left. I’ll make a wager that for the remainder of the season, it will likely be winless.”
“For a similar motive the bottom prize hasn’t moved up from $40,000 in a number of seasons: They aren’t pulling within the cash like they used to,” prompt one other. “Plus, if you happen to ever see once they run the complete credit, simply have a look at how many individuals work on the present. Add Vanna’s large increase and it wouldn’t shock me if every episode price a mean of $250,000.”
Whereas there was a current Bonus Spherical drought, it’s potential the present could also be increase to an enormous $1 million win. Viewers just lately noticed a contestant make it to the Bonus Spherical with a $1 million wedge in play, and host Ryan Seacrest has made it no secret he desires to see a million-dollar winner. Solely 4 contestants have ever gained the million.
The Bonus Spherical hasn’t been gained for the reason that April 25 episode, which noticed a contestant bagging the $40,000 money prize. Will the shedding streak be damaged tonight (Friday, Might 16)? Tune in to seek out out!
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