Sajak started hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' in 1981, with co-host Vanna White joining him the following year
"Wheel of Fortune": Pat Sajak's daughter Maggie appears as special guest letter-turner as Vanna White hosts
Pat Sajak's daughter Maggie appears as a special guest as Vanna White hosts the show
"Wheel of Fortune" fans went nuts over a game show puzzle.
During Tuesday night’s episode, a contestant from New Jersey, Nadine, took a chance at the "Wheel of Fortune" crossword with "butter" being the clue.
Longtime game show host Pat Sajak reminded the player of the rules, "Don’t say anything, don’t add anything. Go ahead."
Nadine answered the puzzle with, "Fly, Fingers, Bean, Nuts."
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"Wheel of Fortune" fans slammed Pat Sajak for accepting wrong answer. (ABC)
Although the contestant said the word "nuts" in plural, instead of singular, Sajak still accepted her answer.
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However, passionate "Wheel of Fortune" fans appeared outraged.
During Tuesday night’s episode, a contestant from New Jersey, Nadine, took a chance at the "Wheel of Fortune" crossword with "butter" being the clue. (ABC)
"She said ‘nuts’, not ‘nut’. Even closed captioning picked up the ‘s,’" one fan wrote on X with a screenshot of the puzzle with the closed caption display.
Another fan reacted, "#WheelOfFortune missed the lady saying ‘nuts’ instead of ‘nut.’ Pat was too quick to confirm."
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant said the word "Nuts" in plural, instead of singular and longtime game show host Pat Sajak accepted her answer. (ABC)
"That Nadine said nuts not nut I caught it!! No S added!" a comment read.
This is not the first time Sajak has been criticized for his "Wheel of Fortune" ruling.
Earlier this year, contestant Ben Tucker had an awkward moment with Sajak while attempting to solve a puzzle during the bonus round.
"Taunt a chuck guy? Chance guy … no, there’s no C. Wacky guy. Taunt a wacky guy," Tucker guessed for the Fun & Games category.
Once the buzzer sounded and co-host Vanna White revealed that the letters spelled out "Taking a quick jog," the 76-year-old host teased the contestant.
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"Wow, that was so unclose," he said. "You just didn’t have the letters."
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The California resident fired back, "See, I don’t consider jogging fun and games," as he rolled his eyes and threw up his arms.
Tucker ended up winning $18,000 for his time on the game show, and fans were quick to agree with his argument.
"Wheel of Fortune" even shared the moment on its official Instagram with the caption, "He has a point."
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Ryan Seacrest, right, was officially named the new "Wheel of Fortune" co-host. (Getty Images)
Sajak announced his plans to retire after this season, marking an end to 42 years of hosting the show. Weeks later, Ryan Seacrest was officially named the new "Wheel of Fortune" co-host.
White recently signed a contract that will keep her on the show through the 2025-2026 season.
Pat Sajak started hosting in 1981, with co-host Vanna White joining him the following year. (Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank)
Sajak started hosting in 1981, with co-host White joining him the following year.
Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to
