Fans of “Wheel of Fortune” are protesting, believing contestant Megan was wrongfully denied $40,000 for a potentially correct response. Megan, a high school choir director from California, faced a bonus puzzle under the “Living Thing” category. The incomplete phrase “_ N’R _ _ ” eventually revealed “P_N’ RC _ D” after Megan’s letter choices.

Viewers vented their frustration online. One complained, “The woman got screwed on the #WheelOfFortune bonus puzzle tonight; she totally said ‘PINK ORCHID’ right at the start.” Another added, “I lip read and use subtitles because I am deaf in one ear. She said ‘Pink Orchid.’ Without a doubt!”

Fans urged the show to review the footage, believing Megan deserved the prize. This incident follows other recent criticisms of the show, including a controversial decision during a “Rhyme Time” category on January 22, where viewers contested the ruling on the phrase “Absolutely Positively,” arguing it did not rhyme.