Fans Can't Get Over 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's 'Hilarious' Wrong Answer

Devon Forward

12 November 2024 at 11:44 am·2-min read

Wheel of Fortune's Veteran's Day episode on Monday, Nov. 11 got fans laughing and smiling when one contestant guessed a surprising answer to a seemingly obvious puzzle.

Contestant Will Jordan from Connecticut faced a puzzle in Round 1 of the game show that ended up being “Give Yourself A Round Of Applause," but it was still missing nine letters, including the first three of the answer.

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Jordan confidently told host Ryan Seacrest, “I’d like to solve,” but instead of giving the right answer, he guessed, “Treat Yourself A Round Of Sausage."

His fellow contestant, Kitina Thomas, then took over to give the right answer, but Seacrest gave Jordan some credit, saying, "Although, Will, I kind of like yours better. That sounds better than just clapping right now.”

Fans also loved Jordan's alternative answer, with one viewer sharing a clip of the memorable moment and writing, "I've always been jealous of any of y'all who are able to TREAT YOURSELF A ROUND OF SAUSAGE almost every day. #WheelofFortune 😜."

I've always been jealous of any of y'all who are able to TREAT YOURSELF A ROUND OF SAUSAGE almost every day. #WheelofFortune 😜 pic.twitter.com/ThjAPlX46u
— WheelRob (@WheelRob10) November 12, 2024

"Tonight, one of the most hilarious failed puzzle solves in #WheelofFortune history happened 🤦‍♂️😆 #Sausage," tweeted another fan of the show.

Jordan's iconic moment quickly went viral, with other reactions like, "i’ve had like two drinks and i’m sobbing laughing at this," "An absolute all-timer right here," and "This will haunt this dude for the rest of his life 😂😅😂."

Another supporter of Jordan declared, "This dude Will has made at least two other absurd guesses tonight. My man didn't come on #WheelOfFortune to win money. He came on to become a legend. Respect."

Follow-up with Will. #WheelofFortune pic.twitter.com/84ZRZVNQWe
— WheelRob (@WheelRob10) November 12, 2024

After the show, Jordan, a police officer and Coast Guard veteran, spoke with Maggie Sajak about the moment, joking, "I'm sure I'm gonna have sausages in my locker and police car when I get back."

The episode ended with the third contestant Chantel Toran taking the win with a total of $13,000.

Next: Vanna White's Real Thoughts on How Ryan Seacrest Is Doing as Wheel of Fortune Host

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