A stray “S” sent fans of the word puzzle game show into a flurry.
Despite this possible error,Pat Sajakaccepted the clue as correct.
Representatives forWheel of Fortunedid not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
Pat Sajak on of ‘Wheel of Fortune’.Ricky Middlesworth/ABC via Getty Images
The issue certainly seems small, but contestants have missed out on major prizes over even smaller technicalities.
(Audi stepped in to give her a car anyway.)
Contestants have alsobeen penalizedfor separating multi-word responses with the word “and.”
“It’s been a wonderful ride,” he said upon the announcement.
Later, it was announced thatRyan Seacrestwill take on hosting dutiesstarting next season.
Meanwhile, Whiteextended her contractwith the show through the 2025-26 season.
Sheconsidered retiringat the same time as Sajak, but ultimately decided against it.
“Of course it’s a thought.
It’s like, ‘Well, wait, if you’re leaving, what am I going to do?
How can I stay without you?'”
“It was a very hard decision for me to make, because it definitely crossed my mind.
