A Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round ended with a moment that had viewers wincing in sympathy. One contestant came heartbreakingly close to winning a brand-new Mercedes-Benz, missing the final answer by just seconds. Although the car slipped away, she still walked off the stage with an impressive prize haul and a memorable experience. The episode,…
The episode, which originally aired on May 16 and later re-aired on August 29, marked the conclusion of the show’s Bragging Rights Week. During this special format, friends competed against one another rather than strangers, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Chicago contestant Wanda Ruff faced off against Joyce Underwood of Broadview and Terri Houston from North Riverside.