Other Contestants Join the Action

Jessica Beasley, who revealed her love for vintage cars, made her mark by solving the Prize Puzzle: “The Perfect Temperature.” She walked away with a trip to Hawaii and a Wild Card, bringing her total to $12,319.

Anthony Monroe, a retired Marine, eventually solved “Dollar Signs,” earning $3,200.

The Bonus Round Blunder

By the end of regular gameplay, Asrat led with $33,900 and moved into the Bonus Round. That’s when the laughs really started.

She chose the category “What Are You Doing?” and received her letters. The board read:

C_ _SING _N _ R _R.

With the clock ticking, Asrat guessed:

“Cursing in… Cursing, cursing, cursing and—”

She couldn’t land the right phrase, and Ryan Seacrest burst out laughing.

“It’s like you’re desperate to say a bad word here,” he joked.

The correct answer? “Causing an Uproar.”

“Sometimes you get stuck on a word and can’t shake it,” Seacrest said, still laughing as Asrat joined in.

Still a Big Winner

Although she missed out on the $40,000 bonus prize, Asrat left with nearly $34,000 and one of the most memorable moments of the night.

One thing’s for sure—Wheel of Fortune fans won’t forget this episode anytime soon.