Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle Goes
“Wheel of Fortune” celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday night with a high-scoring, nail-biting episode that had fans buzzing. The evening saw all three contestants rack up impressive five-figure totals, but once again,a tricky Bonus Round puzzle left the winner walking away without the grand prize.
The episode featured a showdown between three energetic contestants:
Jason Blackwell, a maintenance electrician from Spartanburg,South Carolina; Jennifer Hawkins, a globetrotter from Ypsilanti,Michigan; and Amber Holland, a new homeowner from Visalia, California.
A Competitive Start
Hawkins came out swinging early, quickly dominating the game.
She nailed the first two major puzzles, including the lucrative Mystery Round,earning herself $19,894 in cash and a trip to Hawaii. As Hawkins soared ahead,Blackwell lagged behind with $3,000, while Holland hadn’t scored anything yet.
But things took a dramatic turn during the Express Round when Holland made a big comeback.
She solved the puzzle for a whopping $17,050 and snagged a trip to Puerto Rico.