No matter if it was a long-time fan or newcomer, the moment certainly was cringe-worthy. Right off the bat, it was evident Alex had no idea what had happened as Sajak skipped to the next contestant.
prevnextMy face when he said “I’m declaring victory.” #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/TirjXk2nSF
— Wednesday Addams (@LearningPains) November 17, 2020
In the seconds after it unfolded, viewers couldn’t help but notice Alex staring blankly trying to comprehend what just happened. It didn’t register with him until Sajak eventually explained his mishap, though he didn’t even realize he said that.
prevnextGuy on wheel of fortune tried to solve the puzzle...he said "I'm declaring victory" it was "declaring victory"...the next player solved it and won all the money. He was stunned.
— The Mackstress (@MsJoiBella) November 17, 2020
While many were focused on the moment that played out on screen, others noticed something else peculiar about it. Given the time of the year and how the presidential election continues to be an ongoing news topic with Donald Trump refusing to concede, some astute watchers felt the puzzle may have been a jab at the president.
prevnextGuys, I think Wheel of Fortune trolled Trump so hard with their Declaring Victory puzzle tonight and I love it.
— alison (@alison1L) November 17, 2020
While many laughed at the situation, some fans were not thrilled to see the show not accept his answer. As Sajak explained to the contestants afterwards, the rules state that only the words that appear on the puzzle can be said in the answer.
prevnext@WheelofFortune you totally crapped that guy out of the money for not allowing him to win when he said, "I'm declaring victory." That is a bad look for you. We are very disappointed in your show.
— Harold Litzbaum (@nedsheckler) November 17, 2020
Longtime fans of the show know that these type of things can happen, whether it’s mispronounced words or in this case, the adding of a word. Though, this particular scene stands out among many of the other missteps.
prevnextyeah they are supposed to say the puzzle "as is" on the board. Even if they added a single word, they're not gonna win it. He said "I'm declaring victory" instead of just saying "declaring victory". LOL his confusion was everything though.
— Yung Dynamic (@DynamicReacts) November 17, 2020
While Alex certainly was confused, upset and maybe a bit frustrated in the moment, it still turned out well for him. He ended up finishing in first place but was unable to solve the final puzzle.
prevI’m declaring victory would have been so much funnier if he lost #WheelOfFortune
— Rachel (@rachel_am_i) November 17, 2020
November 17, 2020 at 09:06AM
https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/wheel-of-fortune-declaring-victory-contestant-flubs-puzzle-hard-watch/
'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Flubs 'Declaring Victory' Puzzle, and It's Hard to Watch - PopCulture.com
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