'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Flubs 'Declaring Victory' Puzzle and Fans Find It Hard to Watch
11/18/2020 09:03 am EST
For those who aren't regular watchers, the moment certainly came as quite a shock. Even the five-days-a-week viewers were stunned to see the slip-up, accidental or not.
No matter if it was a long-time fan or newcomer, the moment certainly was cringe-worthy. Right off the bat, it was evident Alex had no idea what had happened as Sajak skipped to the next contestant.
In the seconds after it unfolded, viewers couldn't help but notice Alex staring blankly trying to comprehend what just happened. It didn't register with him until Sajak eventually explained his mishap, though he didn't even realize he said that.
While many were focused on the moment that played out on screen, others noticed something else peculiar about it. Given the time of the year and how the presidential election continues to be an ongoing news topic with Donald Trump refusing to concede, some astute watchers felt the puzzle may have been a jab at the president.
While many laughed at the situation, some fans were not thrilled to see the show not accept his answer. As Sajak explained to the contestants afterwards, the rules state that only the words that appear on the puzzle can be said in the answer.
Longtime fans of the show know that these type of things can happen, whether it's mispronounced words or in this case, the adding of a word. Though, this particular scene stands out among many of the other missteps.
While Alex certainly was confused, upset and maybe a bit frustrated in the moment, it still turned out well for him. He ended up finishing in first place but was unable to solve the final puzzle.
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