A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left viewers stunned when a contestant froze during the critical Bonus Round, missing the chance to win a $1 million prize.
On the May 13 episode, three coworkers from a Texas pediatric medical office competed under the "Bragging Rights" theme: Sam Oh from Cypress, Peter Jung, and Daniel Park from Houston. With workplace pride at stake, the mood was competitive yet friendly.
Host Ryan Seacrest lightened the evening with jokes, especially when Jung revealed he had been Park’s pediatrician. Sam Oh quickly proved his skill by solving puzzles such as "Giving a Little Pep Talk" and "Surround Sound System," amassing $18,600 before the final round.
Peter Jung earned the $1 million wedge and won a trip to Maui, while Daniel Park finished with $1,700. Sam Oh led the game with $28,050 and earned the chance for the million-dollar prize in the Bonus Round.
Facing the "Phrase" category, Sam was under intense pressure. After the standard revealed letters "R, S, T, L, N, E," he chose additional letters "C, G, M, O." The puzzle displayed "O_T O_ _ _ C." He guessed "Out of" but couldn’t solve "Out of Whack."
The million-dollar prize slipped away, leaving fans disappointed. The episode highlighted the immense pressure contestants face and why Wheel of Fortune remains a beloved classic.
Source: teknolojibura.com