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Pat Sajak's absence from 'Wheel of Fortune' bonus round sparks confusion and outrage.

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Pat Sajak's absence from 'Wheel of Fortune' bonus round sparks confusion and outrage.
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"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak was replaced by announcer Jim Thornton during the bonus round, leaving fans confused. It turns out a contestant was a big fan of Thornton and requested him to host the show for a brief moment. The swap followed criticism of the show after a contestant guessed a bonus puzzle incorrectly. Despite missing out on the $45,000 prize, the contestant still took home $20,563.

Topics:entertainment#bonus-round#criticism#entertainment#jim-thornton#pat-sajak#wheel-of-fortune
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