A Wheel of Fortune contestant misplaced out on a automotive after confessing that he takes his children on automotive rides to Costco to get free samples. That is the primary Bonus Spherical loss after two wins in a row to finish an enormous dropping streak.
Chris Hou, a stay-at-home dad, from Encinitas, California, performed in opposition to Michelle Blunt, from Houston, Texas, and Erika Hillard, from Belton, Texas, on Tuesday, Could 28.
After fixing the primary toss-up, Hou revealed to host Ryan Seacrest that he takes his two children — Cone and Pepper — to Costco in his minivan, which he considers an “journey.”
“We wish to go to Costco to get the samples. And if my children are nonetheless hungry after the samples, we go to the meals court docket to get a sizzling canine for $1.50,” Hou admitted. Seacrest laughed and requested him what his favourite pattern was after admitting his was the lobster bisque. Hou shared that they go for the essential candies.
“I wish to trip in your minivan someday. You appear to be loads of enjoyable,” Ryan Seacrest mentioned.
Hou isn’t the one one who likes to take adventures. Blunt mentioned that she and her husband use rental scooters after they go to a brand new metropolis. Hillard doesn’t journey however she is married to a retired Military vet, who she calls “Marcus Stewart,” and might make pig sounds along with her mouth closed. Seacrest revealed that his cohost, Vanna White, does that “on a regular basis backstage.”
Blunt solved the second toss-up, placing $2,000 in her financial institution. Hou solved the Crossword Instrument puzzle, incomes a Wild Card within the course of. This put him within the lead with $4,900.
After his teammates misplaced turns and landed on Bankrupts, Hou solved the Thriller Puzzle, which was “All-Pure Nut Butter.” Throughout the Prize Puzzle, he landed on Bankrupt and needed to eliminate his Wild Card. Nonetheless, he rode the Specific Prepare gaining $4,200 from repeatedly guessing letters. Hou solved “Blooming Blossoms” and received a visit to the Cherry Blossom Competition in Japan, bringing his complete to $25.940.
Hillard lastly obtained on the board when she solved one of many Triple Toss-Ups. Blunt solved the final two. She additionally solved the following puzzle — “Take a Likelihood, Let’s Dance.” Blunt solved the ultimate puzzle to provide her a complete of $13,450. Hillard left with $2,000. Hou was the evening’s massive winner with $25,940.
He picked “What Are You Doing?” for his Bonus Spherical puzzle. Hou introduced his “minivan crew” with him (his spouse, Jenn, and their children) to cheer him on.
After Wheel of Fortune gave him “R,S,T,L,N, and E,” he selected “F,D,C and A.” His puzzle then regarded like “_ _R_ _N_ FR_ _ _ _ _E.”
Hou mumbled to himself, however couldn’t determine “Working From House,” which is one thing that he needs to be aware of. Hou didn’t get an improve to his Costco automotive as Ryan Seacrest revealed that he misplaced out on the brand new Toyota.
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