After more than four decades as host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak has seen his fair share of surprises on the iconic game show. However, even a seasoned veteran like Sajak was amazed during a recent episode of the show when a contestant pulled off an astonishing feat in the Bonus Round.
The surprising moment occurred during the episode that aired on October 12, where contestant Debra Molle from China Spring, Texas, made her mark by winning $20,000 during regular play. She then had the chance to win even more in the elusive Bonus Round, and that’s when the magic happened.
The bonus round puzzle category was “Living Thing” and appeared on the board as “_ L _ _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ T.” The puzzle looked challenging and Molle decided to take a bold approach. She surprised everyone, including Pat Sajak, by choosing some unconventional additional letters: “F, M, J and O.”
Being unconventional paid off
Sajak, who has presided over countless episodes of Wheel of Fortune, humorously commented on Molle’s lettering choices. “I think it’s the first FMJO combo we’ve had on the show in 72 years,” she joked, as reported by TV Insider.
Molle’s unconventional technique gave good results. To everyone’s amazement, he managed to transform the mysterious puzzle “_ L _ _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ T” into “FL _ FF _ R _ _ _ _ T”. Debra Molle quickly identified the solution as “Fluffy Rabbit.”
The studio audience and even Pat Sajak were caught up in the excitement. Sajak, visibly impressed, exclaimed: “That’s it, yes!” Molle’s correct guess resulted in her winning an additional $40,000 in the bonus round, bringing her total winnings for the day to a staggering $60,250.
Praise from fans
Fans of the show were equally amazed by Molle’s remarkable performance in the Bonus Round. One fan reacted to the impressive moment saying: “Just wow! That was incredible. “It was almost impossible to know the answer from three letters on the board.”
Another fan jokingly commented, “Debra, hippity hoppity game, amazing!!” The enthusiastic reaction from fans on social media and comments on YouTube highlighted the exceptional nature of Molle’s feat.
“Way to go, Debra!” one viewer chimed in, expressing support for the contestant, while another pointed out that contestants are becoming increasingly skilled at figuring out puzzles with unique letter combinations in the Bonus Rounds.
Debra Molle’s extraordinary achievement in Wheel of Fortune is a testament to the unpredictability and excitement that the show continues to bring to its dedicated viewers. Pat Sajak, along with co-host Vanna White, are sure to have even more surprises and jaw-dropping moments in store as the iconic game show continues to captivate audiences across the country.
Pat Sajak recently announced that this season would be his last and Vanna White also considered leaving the show, but renewed her contract through the 2025-2026 season.
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