Minnesota Contestant Stuns With Lightning-Fast Bonus Round Win

A Minnesota woman shocked viewers — and host Ryan Seacrest — when she solved the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round almost instantly, walking away with $65,650 in total winnings.

A Slow Start Turns Into a Standout Night

Delinda Rood, from Rosemount, Minnesota, appeared on the November 4 episode alongside Justin Zamora of Palo Alto, California, and Shateria Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Rood, who described herself as an “ambivert,” struggled early on. However, she quickly rebounded and delivered one of the episode’s fastest solves.

The game opened with no one solving the first toss-up, “My Game Face.” Rood regained momentum by buzzing in on the second toss-up, “Practical Joker,” and pocketing $2,000.

Zamora secured his own highlight moment by solving “Candy Girl You Are My World.” His win earned him $12,549 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Norway.

Meanwhile, Smith — an author and entrepreneur — grabbed the coveted One Million Dollar Wedge after solving “Summer & Boot Camp,” adding $1,900 to her total.

Rood Takes Control

When Smith faltered on the next puzzle, Rood jumped in. She solved “Spoil Yourself At The Spa” with only a few letters left, winning a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, and raising her total to $10,950.