Wheel of Fortune fans lose their cool over the contestant's one-letter gaffe

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Wheel of Fortune Fans were disappointed with contestant Rasheda Tobias of Kernersville, North Carolina when she missed solving a puzzle by just one letter.

While participating in the BetMGM Big Winners Tournament episode on Tuesday, October 1, Rasheda – who competed against Derrick Kyci Balfour of Frederick, Maryland, and Teresa Ronquillo of Los Angeles, California – came up with a puzzle in the Show category Biz” to fight.

After writing a few letters on the board, Rasheda decided to take a shot at solving the “Show Biz” puzzle, but unfortunately missed it by one letter when she answered, “Michael P. Jordan stars.” “ Believe.” The answer was actually “Michael b. Jordan plays along Believe“, to which the candidate Teresa was then able to answer correctly.

Fans took to social media after the heartbreaking mistake, with one joking: “Vanna's face when that lady said Michael P. Jordan 😂😂😂😄😄😄 talk about screwing up!” #wheeloffortune #wof.”

“I know this lady Wheel of Fortune didn't just say “Michael P. Jordan Stars In.” Believe“I’m devastated for her,” another posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Many expressed their sympathy for the mistake, although fans also laughed at the stupid mistake. “Lady who the f*** is Michael P. Jordan?!🤦🏾‍♂️😩😂,” one person posted.

In addition to BelieveAmerican actor Michael B. Jordan, 37, is also known for his leading roles in films such as Black panther and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Fruitvale Stationand the show The wire.

In the end, Derrick won the game with $13,200 in cash and a prize trip to Las Vegas. He failed to win the $100,000 bonus round after failing to answer “cashew milk” correctly. However, he will return on Friday.

The error comes as new host Ryan Seacrest made an impression on viewers after popular host Pat Sajak retired after 41 years. Despite some criticism of Seacrest as host – as well as the new set – Wheel of Fortune Its debut on September 9 attracted 9.63 million viewers.

Its first week averaged 8.31 million viewers, a 21 percent increase in viewership over the first week of Season 41 The Hollywood Reporter.