When a Wheel of Fortune contestant misses a big win by the thinnest of margins, it sets the internet aflame with cringeworthy replay after replay.
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The contestant in question was just one letter away from solving the bonus puzzle and pocketing a massive $45K prize, leaving viewers stunned at the near-miss.
New host Ryan Seacrest has received mixed reviews compared to longtime Wheel icon Pat Sajak, but the game's signature brutal moments continue to captivate audiences and spawn viral social media moments.