Wheel of Fortune viewers could not stop laughing over one contestant’s incorrect answer on Wednesday night – which was so funny even departing host Pat Sajak cried out in disbelief.
Ahead of the long-serving presenter’s final episode on Friday, the amusing blunder occurred when player Nonie took on the food and drink category.
Having already secured an impressive $3,500 wedge, she was tasked with choosing a letter to complete the puzzle, which read: ‘S_PER_OO_ SMOOTHIE’.
After correctly selecting ‘D’ to form ‘S_PER_OOD SMOOTHIE’, she then decided she was ready to hazard a guess at the word.
‘I would like to solve, Pat,’ she said.
Wheel of Fortune player Nonie had viewers laughing at her incorrect answer
Nonie had been presented with a food and drink puzzle when she confidently announced her guess
‘What have you got?’ Pat asked, with Nonie then confidently replying: ‘Supergood smoothie.’
The shocked host immediately wailed ‘no,’ adding. ‘I’m so sorry.’
Pat then invited fellow contestant JP to have his go – and after landing on the $700 wedge, he correctly guessed the letter ‘F’ to form the word ‘superfood smoothie’.
Viewers were in hysterics over the blunder as they affectionately mocked Nonie for the blunder.
‘I can’t stop laughing, I’m so sorry, it’s just too funny,’ wrote one person on X.
Another said: ‘Have you ever had a smoothie that was just so good you might call it SUPERGOOD?’
‘Not ‘SuperGOOD smoothie’,’ a third wrote alongside a sea of laughing and crying emojis.
Others pointed out that it was an easy mistake to make, with one writing: ‘I honestly prob woulda guessed that myself haha.’
Pat Sajak was heard crying out in disbelief during Wednesday night’s episode
Viewers were in hysterics over the blunder as they affectionately mocked Nonie for the blunder
Earlier this week Pat sat down with his daughter Maggie Sajak to reveal why he is leaving the beloved gameshow.
Maggie, 29, who serves as the show’s social media correspondent, asked: ‘What made you decide that this is the right time for you to leave the show?’
‘I have always said, you heard me say this dozens of times – I’d rather leave a couple years too early than too late,’ Pat replied.
‘Could I still do it? Yeah. I think I could for a while. [But]there’s also some other things in life we’d like to do.’
He continued: ‘I’m enjoying this last year. It’s been a great 40 years. I’m looking forward to whatever’s ahead.’
While Pat has said he’s open to new projects, he’s looking forward to the simple life.
‘I’m happy if it just means I’ll continue with my cross-word puzzles and play with my grandchildren,’ he told his daughter, before adding: ‘Hint hint. No pressure.’
Wrapping up their chat, Maggie said: ‘The show means the world to us. It’s been such a gift and you have made what could have just been hangman into a cultural phenomenon.’
‘So, thank you for the amazing 40 plus years,’ she added, while beginning to choke up.
Pat recently opened up about why he decided to quit Wheel of Fortune after more than 40 years
He discussed his tenure in an interview with his daughter Maggie, 29
Pat then got to his feet to give his daughter – who was visibly overcome with emotion – a hug.
The departing host will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest following his final episode on Friday, while his longtime co-host Vanna White will remain on the show.
Following his exit, Pat will remain involved with Wheel of Fortune for another three years as a consultant, according to Sony Pictures Television’s executive vice president of game shows, Suzanne Prete.
Ryan recently opened up about his upcoming role, a position that he will assume this September. He will also serve as a consulting producer for the program.
Speaking about his co-star Vanna, he told E! News: ‘Of course, being next to Vanna, she’s a legend. She’s an icon.
The long-serving presenter has been hosting the show since 1981, but last June he announced he would be retiring after the 41st season
Ryan Seacrest will be stepping into Pat’s role as host when the new season lands in September
‘We spent a little shooting some promos for next season, and she’s just so down to earth. She’s exactly what you would expect.
‘It’s just so exciting to think about being on that set. I’ve watched the show for so many decades. I’m a fan of the show, and the game is the star.’
Pat announced he was leaving Wheel of Fortune on June 12, 2023, after the 41st season of the show wrapped.
‘Well the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,’ he said.
‘It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.’
Pat started hosting Wheel of Fortune on December 28, 1981, taking over from Chuck Woolery who hosted from the show’s premiere in 1975 until he left over a salary dispute.
Vanna joined the show in 1982 after the original host Susan Stafford left to become a humanitarian worker.
Last September, she extended her contract for two years, running through the 2025-26 season.
The new inking came after she had been locked in a ‘stubborn’ stalemate with ABC bosses as she fought to get a pay rise – having gone years without one.
Wheel of Fortune was created by Merv Griffin and is the longest-running syndicated game show in the US.
