Wheel of Fortune Contestant Abhi Bhatt Loses $70,000 Bonus After Missed Puzzle Abhi Bhatt walked away empty-handed from a $70,348 prize on Wheel of Fortune after failing to solve the final Bonus Round puzzle on November 6, sparking widespread viewer outrage over the selection. Abhi Bhatt, a contestant from Los Angeles, faced intense scrutiny and viewer backlash after leaving the Wheel of Fortune set with nothing from a potential $70,348 bonus prize. The incident occurred during the show's taping for the episode that aired on November 6, leaving fans frustrated by the outcome of the final puzzle. Host Ryan Seacrest acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge, noting that the specific puzzle posed a genuine problem for even experienced players. Bhatt Dominates Regular Play Before Bonus FailBhatt entered the Bonus Round with a substantial $20,348 in winnings, a figure built on a strong regular game performance. He successfully solved three Fortune Frenzy puzzles during the main game, demonstrating exceptional skill and speed against his opponents. He also secured victories in two of the three Triple Toss-up rounds, establishing a commanding lead over the other players before the final segment began.Incorrect Answers Lead to Empty-Handed ExitFor the final Bonus Round, Bhatt selected the category What Are You Doing? and received the letters R, S, T, L, N, and E. He subsequently added C, D, H, and A to the board, which displayed the pattern S_ _ _ N _ _ _ _ _ CAR. Under pressure from the clock, he guessed Spinning Up A Car followed by Shining Up The Car. Neither answer was correct. The solution was Souping Up My Car, a phrase that would have granted him the $50,000 envelope and pushed his total winnings to $70,348. Instead, he walked away with no additional money.Host and Viewers Question Puzzle ChoiceRyan Seacrest, the long-time host of Wheel of Fortune, publicly admitted that the puzzle was difficult and validly challenged the contestant. However, this admission did little to calm the storm of criticism from the audience. Fans took to social media to express their disbelief, with one user writing that the final puzzle was bad and that they did not even know how the word was spelled. Another viewer complained that the outcome felt unfair and impossible to solve under time constraints.Social Media Reaction Highlights Phrase ConfusionThe backlash centered heavily on the phrase Souping Up My Car. Some viewers questioned the meaning of the idiom entirely, while others explained that it refers to modifying a vehicle for increased power. One fan noted that hearing the phrase used as a present-tense verb in this context felt extremely awkward and weird. Another commenter joked about the absurdity by suggesting that the menu for the night was Cadillac bisque, highlighting the surreal nature of the missed opportunity.Competition Results Show Clear Winner MarginDespite the Bonus Round loss, Bhatt defeated his fellow contestants decisively. Maureen Staser, a retired registered nurse from Gig Harbor, Washington, finished the game with $3,200. Andrew Dugger, an Air Force veteran from Prescott Valley, Arizona, left with $8,850. While Staser and Dugger also left with their base winnings, the focus remains on Bhatt's near-miss, which stands as one of the most debated moments of the season. The incident continues to pressure the show's producers regarding Bonus Round puzzle selection and clarity.