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named Fred Jackson in a chokehold after he played a perfect game.Jackson had told Sajak that he’s a professional wrestler who does the sport “for fun.” He’s also a drama teacher, bar trivia host — and a “Wheel of Fortune” winner on the Hawaii-themed episode.In a clip posted on the game show’s Instagram, Jackson solves the puzzle phrase “His mind is wandering” for an additional $40,000 — making his grand total $75,800. Jackson is overcome with emotion from his massive win, hugs someone else onstage and then is tackled by the 76-year-old host.Fans of the show were quick to comment on the awkward moment. “Not only another Perfect Game, but another showdown with Pat vs.

Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak shared a shocking moment with a contestant. During Tuesday’s episode, a game show player named Fred revealed he’s a man of many talents, which include being a drama teacher, bar trivia host and a professional wrestler.  Although he admitted he gets paid "very little" to participate in the sport, Fred said he wrestles "for the fun." "Wheel of Fortune" showcased the player’s successful puzzle wins for the night on their official YouTube channel during their Hawaiian-themed show.    Sajak made some snarky comments after Fred’s wins, calling him a "brute."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune) "Just because he’s a professional wrestler… you want me to body slam him for you?" the game show host asked the other players.  The players responded with a "yes" to Sajak’s question.

A "Wheel of Fortune" game show gaffe left fans perplexed after Wednesday night’s episode. A contestant named Carla racked up a total of $6,750 while spinning the wheel, however the scoreboard appeared to be set to $0 the next time she appeared on screen.

Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak had a "depressing" moment with a contestant. Jennifer, 76, who lives in Texas but was born in England, failed to solve the puzzle during Wednesday’s episode. Not only did the game show player lose out during the bonus round, but her answer to the tricky puzzle was as disheartening as her loss.

"Wheel of Fortune" has brought families together for generations.  During a recent episode of the beloved game show, a contestant touched viewers’ hearts by sharing a special moment with longtime host Pat Sajak.  "I have a note that just says ‘grandparents’ on it," Sajak revealed. "Yes, I used to watch the show as a kid with my grandparents, my granny and my bumpa," Taylor, the "Wheel of Fortune" player, explained.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune) "They’re no longer with us, but I’m here as a tribute to them." Sajak responded, "Yeah, I hear that a lot, and it’s nice to hear from you.Thanks for being here." On the "Wheel of Fortune" social media account, the shared video was accompanied by a sweet photo of what appears to be Taylor as a child with her grandparents.  The caption read, "What are your memories watching Wheel with your family?" "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White shared her experience in the comments section.  "I watched the daytime version of Wheel and even wrote in to be a contestant on the show in the late 70's! It all worked out!" Fans also penned their precious moments when watching the popular game show.

PsychCentral describes ichthyophobia as “a persistent and irrational fear of fish” in which people “might fear seeing, smelling, touching or eating fish.”Sajak asked the contestant if the phobia came from a childhood experience, to which Laumb replied, “It’s a long story, Pat. We don’t have time.”Sajak however didn’t take the bait.Later on, Laumb moved on to the bonus round of the game show and as Sajak was coming over to congratulate the winner, he turned to another contestant and drew out a plastic fish.“Can you do me a favor? I don’t want her to see this, just hold onto this,” said Sajak handing the fish to the contestant.Laumb was then spotted groaning and covering her eyes but was seemingly laughing.That’s when Sajak decided to concede and say sorry. “Ashley, you all right,” asked Sajak.

A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune)After the bizarre exchange, a troop of viewers ripped Pat on social media. "Pat, what you did with the fish was psychologically abusive to the contestant," one person said. Others called him "naughty" or "shady." Still, many, many others backed Pat, saying the gag was funny and harmless. Demi Moore is sharing the same roof with her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, and his current wife, Emma Heming, according to a new report. A source told RadarOnline.com on March 8, "Demi has moved in, and she is not leaving until the very end."However, later in the day, Bruce's wife, Emma Heming, denied it.

Pat Sajak is once again being called out for creating an awkward moment with a "Wheel of Fortune" contestant. In an episode that aired last week, Sajak was speaking with a contestant named Ashley about her fear of fish, and he eventually took things a step further by actually presenting her with a fake fish. The conversation started during the interview segment of the show, when the host approached Ashley he said, "You don't like fish.

A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant made a risky move during the bonus round. During Wednesday’s episode, a game show player named Bradley snuck in a special message before solving the puzzle. The phrase on the letter board spelled out "HAPP_  T_  HEAR THAT," with only two letters missing from the puzzle.

awkward moment with a contestant after he tugged on his facial hair — something he said he’ll “never do again.”Contestant Greg Weichert, from Florida, sported a big, bushy gray beard as he revealed that he’s been “helping out” Santa Claus for 25 years. He has a big, blended family of six children, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.“I started a real beard about six years ago, it made all the difference in the world,” Weichert explained.

After four decades of hosting "Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak has shocked viewers with a new game show move. During Tuesday night’s episode, the longtime host had an awkward encounter with a contestant who shared similar features to Santa Claus. "Now, Santa Claus needs help in the holidays, he needs helpers and I understand you fill that role," Sajak said to the game show player.

surveyed the internet, referring to an incorrect guess during Teen Week. “A) Fregh…B) Fireplace… I’d go B since it changed the entire game.”On that episode, contestant Khushi was one letter away from a trip to Antigua when she incorrectly solved the board that read “FRE_H TROPICAL FRUIT.”Twitter users accused the teen of “zoning out” and missing the seemingly obvious “FRESH.”“The fregh tropical fruit one also changed the game.

A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant spun the wheel of misfortune as she missed out on two major prizes.  During an episode of the beloved game show, a player from Louisiana named Micki guessed the puzzle letter incorrectly, causing major disappointment among fans. Micki was three letters away from winning not only the million-dollar wedge, but also a trip to Croatia.  Before announcing her letter, audience members are heard in the background cheering her on once the wheel landed on the Croatia wedge.

"Wheel of Fortune" has been on television since 1975 – so a few mistakes are expected. The game show's longtime host, Pat Sajak, recently scolded a contestant who got ahead of themselves and made a wrong move during an episode.

cheesy oversight almost cost a “Wheel of Fortune” contestant thousands in prize money. Angie Gautney, a teacher from North DeLand, Florida, appeared on Wednesday’s episode of the beloved game show, in which two tricky letters nearly separated her from taking home $7,300.

Twitter account even poked fun at the moment, posting the clip with the caption: “No one: [Silence]. Pat Sajak: DON’T TOUCH THAT!!!”No one: Pat Sajak: DON'T TOUCH THAT!!! pic.twitter.com/AED1SHY49xThe Post has reached out to Sajak’s rep for comment.The moment was also shared on the show’s Instagram account, where some fans took to the comments section to poke fun at the longtime host. “I think Pat meant “Bee-Boo-Boo-Bop-Boo-Boo-Bop,” one person joked.Another viewer similarly mocked his non-sensical response, writing: “NO-NO-NO-NO-BA-BA-BO-BOP.”“Pat invented a new language,” a third quipped.

Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak recently blasted a contestant for getting ahead of themselves on the popular game show. During Tuesday’s episode, a contestant named Mary Ann spun the wheel and landed on the one-million-dollar wedge. After she screamed "Oh my God!" out of excitement, Sajak hollered back and said, "No, no, no ba-ba-bop!" The 76-year-old host then reminded the overly excited contestant of the rules before they proceeded with the game.

A recent "Wheel of Fortune" contestant was practically born to be on the popular game show. During Wednesday’s episode of the show’s "Teen Week," a 13-year-old boy named Kaden revealed he has watched "Wheel of Fortune" since he was two months old. The teenage superfan also revealed that he loved the show so much, he dressed up as longtime host Pat Sajak for Halloween when he was in sixth grade.

A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant's recent answer stirred up quite a reaction from someone in the audience.  During Monday’s episode on the game show’s Teen Week, a player named Khushi announced a wrong answer. Khushi had two more blank spaces before the puzzle in the "Food & Drink" category was complete, however, she blurted out the incorrect letter.

A little unfriendly competition? Pat Sajak teased a Wheel of Fortune contestant for being unable to solve a puzzle — and it led to an uncomfortable on-camera moment.

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