Minnesota Contestant Stuns With Lightning-Fast Bonus Round Win
A Minnesota woman shocked viewers — and host Ryan Seacrest — when she solved the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round almost instantly, walking away with $65,650 in total winnings.
A Slow Start Turns Into a Standout Night
Delinda Rood, from Rosemount, Minnesota, appeared on the November 4 episode alongside Justin Zamora of Palo Alto, California, and Shateria Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Rood, who described herself as an “ambivert,” struggled early on. However, she quickly rebounded and delivered one of the episode’s fastest solves.
The game opened with no one solving the first toss-up, “My Game Face.” Rood regained momentum by buzzing in on the second toss-up, “Practical Joker,” and pocketing $2,000.
Competitors Score Big Wins
Zamora secured his own highlight moment by solving “Candy Girl You Are My World.” His win earned him $12,549 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Norway.
Meanwhile, Smith — an author and entrepreneur — grabbed the coveted One Million Dollar Wedge after solving “Summer & Boot Camp,” adding $1,900 to her total.
Rood Takes Control
When Smith faltered on the next puzzle, Rood jumped in. She solved “Spoil Yourself At The Spa Retreat” puzzle in record time, leaving the audience and Seacrest stunned. Her swift success in the Bonus Round sealed her $65,650 total winnings, making it one of the fastest and most impressive victories in recent Wheel of Fortune history.