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Wheel of Fortune Contestants Miss Big Wins in Bonus Round

10/18/2025

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On October 16, Kelly Amodio, a Wheel of Fortune contestant from Waxhaw, North Carolina, lost a chance to win a car in the Bonus Round.
Amodio won $33,830 during the game, while the final puzzle, "Biking to the Office," remained unsolved.
Linda Rivera also faced disappointment, missing out on an additional $45,000 after incorrectly guessing "Mix something things up" instead of "Mixing things up."

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Story summary

On October 16, Kelly Amodio, a Wheel of Fortune contestant from Waxhaw, North Carolina, lost a chance to win a car in the Bonus Round.
Amodio won $33,830 during the game, while the final puzzle, "Biking to the Office," remained unsolved.
Linda Rivera also faced disappointment, missing out on an additional $45,000 after incorrectly guessing "Mix something things up" instead of "Mixing things up."