Wheel of Fortune contestant loses out on $1,000,000 after failing ‘easy’ puzzle: ‘_ _ _ ERING S_ME HELP’

Game shows are known for drama, but few moments hit as hard as Vivian Tran’s near-miss on Wheel of Fortune. One wrong guess cost her a $1 million prize, and the world watched as she struggled under pressure.

The Million-Dollar Moment

Tran made it to the bonus round, just one step away from a life-changing win. With Ryan Seacrest announcing the massive jackpot, the tension was unbearable. The puzzle, in the “What Are You Doing?” category, seemed like a gimme to many viewers at home.