Wheel of Fortune fans seem to know all the answers only when they are not the ones playing the game. For many viewers, solving puzzles on Wheel of Fortune from the comfort of the couch can feel effortless. But for contestants with cameras rolling and a national audience watching, the pressure often tells a different story.
This was especially true for Sabrina Wibicki, a contestant whose recent appearance on the game show sparked attention from fans online after she narrowly missed solving the Bonus Round puzzle. Despite falling just one letter short, Wibicki’s performance appealed to fans.
Sabrina Wibicki on Wheel of Fortune
Sabrina Wibicki was quick to impress viewers and her fellow contestants. She is from Las Vegas, Nevada, and she got off to a strong start by correctly solving the very first Toss Up puzzle. She maintained her momentum and even won an exciting trip to Spain.
By the time the Triple Toss Up round came around, Wibicki had earned $23,990 in cash. She added $2,000 during the round and then scored an additional $5,500 by solving the final puzzle of the main game. Her total winnings of $31,540 made her the episode’s champion, a prize far exceeding most episodes’ average earnings.
The contestant advanced to the Bonus Round, joined by her sister Angela, who cheered from the sidelines. For the Bonus Round, she selected the category “Phrase.” After spinning the bonus wheel and choosing her envelope, she was given the standard set of letters—R, S, T, L, N, and E—before selecting her own: B, D, G, and O. The puzzle board lit up to reveal: “_ _ R BE_ _ ND.”
Fans’ reaction
Sabrina Wibicki confidently zeroed in on the second word as the ten-second timer began, guessing “BEHIND.” However, the first word remained elusive. Her final guess, “Car Behind,” was close but not close enough.
The correct answer, “Far Behind,” was revealed moments later, along with the prize she had narrowly missed: a brand-new Toyota. Despite falling just one letter short, Wibicki’s performance remained unforgettable to fans, and they rushed to YouTube to support her.