Asrat had a slight stumble when she guessed “Someone’s Watching Me” but quickly corrected it to “Somebody’s Watching Me,” winning a trip to Cabo. She later took a risk on the Mystery Wedge and scored $10,000 by solving “Egg on Your Face Lift,” bringing her total to $23,900.
Jessica Beasley won a trip to Hawaii with “The Perfect Temperature” and a Wild Card, totaling $12,319. Monroe, a retired Marine, earned $3,200 with “Dollar Signs.” Leading with $33,900, Asrat moved to the Bonus Round.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant draws eyes after unable to solve $73,000 puzzle
Given the puzzle C_ _SING _N _ R _R, she repeatedly guessed “Cursing…” but couldn’t finish. The answer? “Causing an Uproar.” Host Ryan Seacrest laughed, teasing, “It’s like you’re desperate to say a bad word.”
Though she missed the $40,000 bonus, Asrat still took home nearly $34,000—and gave viewers a hilarious moment to remember.
