Wheel of Fortune contestant becomes famous for his hilarious answer—'I just went blank'

A recent moment on a popular game show has taken the internet by storm, thanks to one contestant's unforgettable response.

The hilarious mix-up has quickly gained attention, leaving viewers in stitches and sparking conversations online.

What was meant to be a simple answer turned into a comedic goldmine, reminding us all that sometimes, the best moments happen when things don’t quite go as planned.


When it comes to game shows, we've all had our moments of shouting answers at the TV screen, convinced we could do better than the contestants under the bright studio lights.

However, one Wheel of Fortune contestant's guess has not only made the rounds for its inaccuracy but also for the sheer hilarity it brought to the show—and to viewers at home.

The contestant, Will Jordan, found himself in the spotlight during a recent episode of the US version of the show.


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A Wheel of Fortune contestant gained popularity for hilariously guessing ‘treat yourself a round of sausage’ instead of ‘give yourself a round of applause’. Credit: Instagram / Wheel of Fortune


The puzzle seemed straightforward enough, with the phrase ‘___E _OURSE_F A ROUN_ OF A___AUSE’ displayed on the board, hinting strongly at the phrase ‘give yourself a round of applause.’

However, under the pressure of the game and with only a few tiles missing, Jordan's mind took a culinary detour.


In a moment that has since been viewed over half a million times, Jordan confidently offered the guess, ‘Treat yourself a round of sausage.’

The studio audience erupted into laughter, and even the host, Ryan Seacrest, couldn't help but join in the fun.

‘Will, I kind of like yours better,’ he quipped. ‘That sounds better than just clapping right now.’

The game continued, and fellow contestant Kitina eventually solved the puzzle correctly.

But it was Jordan's ‘missolve’ that stole the show and captured the hearts of viewers across the internet.


The show's social correspondent, Maggie Sajak, daughter of the legendary former host Pat Sajak, later interviewed Jordan about his now-famous moment.

‘I tell you, when the lights are on, and you know, the stars and Ryan Seacrest, Vanna White…I just went blank,’ Jordan explained.

‘But, if your dad, in retirement, is watching this show, maybe cracks a beer and gets a laugh, it was worth it.’

Sajak assured him that her dad would be watching the episode as Seacrest appeared on the video, holding a cue card to send a message to Jordan's family.


‘Playing Wheel of Fortune on stage is a whole different ball game than playing at home, but Will was a great sport about his missolve!’ the shop captioned the post.

Jordan, a retired Coast Guard veteran and current School Resource Officer with the Rocky Hill Police Department in Connecticut, has taken his fame in stride.

As the holiday season approaches, he's using his newfound notoriety to drive donations to the Rocky Hill Human Services Food Bank, as mentioned on his police department's social media.

‘I’m sure I’m gonna have sausages in my locker and police car when I get back, so we’ll try and have some fun with it,’ Jordon told Sajak on her social media post.

Watch the Jordan's hilarious answer and interview here:


Source: Instagram / Wheel of Fortune

While one contestant’s hilarious moment on Wheel of Fortune caught the attention of viewers, it’s not just on game shows where misunderstandings lead to laughter.

In fact, sometimes the funniest mistakes happen in everyday life, like the amusing blunder made by one husband trying to run a simple errand.

It just goes to show that whether it’s a game show or a routine task, confusion and humour often go hand-in-hand!
Key Takeaways

  • A contestant on the US show Wheel of Fortune made the rounds for incorrectly guessing the phrase ‘treat yourself a round of sausage’ instead of the correct ‘give yourself a round of applause’.
  • The humorous misguess quickly spread online, with the video clip garnering half a million views.
  • Host Ryan Seacrest and Maggie Sajak, the daughter of former host Pat Sajak, both had lighthearted responses to the incident.
  • The contestant, Will Jordan, is using his moment to promote donations to a local food bank and expects to find sausages placed in his locker and police car as a joke.
Have you ever had a similar experience of a high-pressure situation leading to a humorous mistake? How did it go? Share your stories with us in the comments below—we'd love to hear about the times you've turned a mix-up into merriment!
 
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