A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant has taken the internet by storm after a hilariously wrong guess on Monday’s episode that quickly went viral.
The puzzle in question read: “___E OURSE_F A ROUN OF A___AUSE,” with just a few letters missing. The correct answer was “Give yourself a round of applause.” But when contestant Will Jordan took his turn, he confidently guessed: “Treat yourself a round of sausage.” As anyone watching can imagine, his answer was far from correct — and the moment quickly became internet gold.
Screenshot of the unfinished puzzle which reads: “___E OURSE_F A ROUN OF A___AUSE,” Photo Credit: Wheelrob/X
The clip of Jordan’s comical “missolve” has now been viewed over half a million times on X (formerly Twitter), leaving viewers in stitches. Fellow contestant Kitina Thomas correctly solved the puzzle shortly after, but the real fun came when host Ryan Seacrest couldn’t resist joining in on the joke.
“Will, I kind of like yours better,” Seacrest said. “That sounds better than just clapping right now.” His lighthearted commentary only added to the hilarity of the moment.
After the slip-up, Maggie Sajak, daughter of the show’s legendary former host Pat Sajak, caught up with Jordan to get his thoughts on the mishap. The retired Coast Guard veteran, now working as a school resource officer in Connecticut, humbly explained his gaffe.
“I tell you, when the lights are on, and you know, the stars and Ryan Seacrest, Vanna White … I just went blank,” Jordan acknowledged. “But if your dad, in retirement, is watching this show, maybe cracks a beer and gets a laugh, it was worth it.”
Maggie assured Jordan that her dad would definitely tune in, and Seacrest joined in with a special message for Jordan’s family, holding up a cue card.