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Ryan Seacrest's Blunder Costs Contestant $10,000 on Wheel

9/18/2025

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Story summary
  • Ryan Seacrest faced criticism after a mistake on "Wheel of Fortune" on September 16, 2025, cost contestant Pia Wilson a $10,000 win.
  • Seacrest spoke over Wilson during the final puzzle, causing her timer to expire.
  • Wilson had previously earned $4,000 from two Triple Toss Ups.
  • Fans expressed outrage, claiming Seacrest "robbed" Wilson of her chance to win.
  • Wilson later won an additional $2,500 in an unofficial round.