“Playing ‘Wheel of Fortune’ on stage is a whole different ball game than playing at home, but Will was a great sport about his missolve!”
Is the caption for the show’s social media post, which has received thousands of shares. #WheelOfFortune #misssolve.”
Fortunately, Will didn’t go home empty-handed; by placing third, he earned an incredible $8,000 (£6,296).
Kitina, the runner-up, received $10,500 (£8,263), while Chantel, the winner, received $13,000 (£10,230).
One fan commented on the mistake on X, saying: “I was yelling at the television! “That was not the only stupid mistake he made!”
7News said that “This could go down as one of the worst guesses on the Wheel of Fortune of all time.”
Another person added: “Very funny! When the lights and cameras are on you, I’m sure it’s difficult.
That’s hilarious, yet it happens to everyone. The way he suppressed a giggle as well. “Whoops,” wrote another.