The October 25 episode of “Wheel of Fortune” showcased a mix of suspense and excitement as three contestants, Janie Hostetter, Tiffany Willis, and Kora Matthew, competed for the top spot. Janie Hostetter emerged as the winner of the night. The episode was filled with a variety of puzzles ranging from phrases to events, contributing to a dynamic game show atmosphere.
Each contestant brought their own unique background to the show. Janie, a former music and theater arts teacher, now runs a one-woman show and is passionate about costumes. Tiffany from Metairie, LA, is known for her love of Mardi Gras and dressing up as a Disney princess, while Kora, initially not a fan of Halloween, has grown to appreciate the holiday since starting a family.
Game Highlights and Puzzles
The game kicked off with two initial Toss Ups. Tiffany Willis quickly demonstrated her quick thinking with the $1,000 Toss Up, guessing “HORROR MOVIES,” though she stumbled during the $2,000 Toss Up with a near correct “POTIONS AND MOTIONS,” eventually corrected to “POTIONS AND LOTIONS” by Janie Hostetter. The puzzles progressed with varying themes, including “A DROP IN THE BUCKET” and a Crossword Round titled “Seeing Red,” where contestants identified words like BRICK, STRAWBERRY, MARS, and ROSE.
A notable highlight was the Prize Puzzle, where Janie secured a supernatural walking tour, demonstrating her puzzle-solving prowess by piecing together “SUPERNATURAL WALKING TOUR” under pressure. The Triple Toss Ups followed a thematic connection to the web, with words like SPIDERWEB, COBWEB, and WORLD WIDE WEB, showcasing the show’s creative approach to puzzle selection.
Bonus Round and Conclusion
Janie Hostetter advanced to the bonus round but faced the challenge of solving the phrase “KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.” Despite the clues provided by the standard RSTLNE and her chosen letters FDHO, she was unable to complete the puzzle, resulting in a loss in the bonus round. This did not detract from her overall winnings, but the additional prize remained unclaimed.
This episode was also marked by the “Fan Friday Word of the Day,” which was “SPAIN,” linked to a flavorful prize themed around the foods of Portugal and Spain.
Puzzle Summary Table
Round | Puzzle Type | Solution |
---|---|---|
$1,000 Toss Up | Showbiz | HORROR MOVIES |
$2,000 Toss Up | Rhyme Time | POTIONS AND LOTIONS |
Round 1 | Phrase | A DROP IN THE BUCKET |
Round 2 (Crossword) | Seeing Red | BRICK, STRAWBERRY, MARS, ROSE |
Round 3 (Prize) | Event | SUPERNATURAL WALKING TOUR |
Triple Toss Up 1 | Thing | SPIDERWEB |
Triple Toss Up 2 | Thing | COBWEB |
Triple Toss Up 3 | Thing | WORLD WIDE WEB |
Round 4 | Food & Drink | WAY TOO MUCH CANDY |
Bonus Round | Phrase | KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK |