Friday night’s episode of Wheel of Fortune quickly became more controversial than anyone expected. What began as an ordinary competition soon left viewers frustrated, confused, and debating the show’s clues across social media. Contestant Megan Russell initially appeared to be in a promising position, but one puzzle immediately changed the mood of the night.

The clue was “Seeing the green flash,” and viewers questioned why it had been categorized as an “Event.” Many argued that the phrase describes a rare natural phenomenon rather than something that would normally be considered an event. Although Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White calmly explained the intended answer, the explanation did little to settle the criticism. Then, as the game continued, unlucky spins and Bankrupt wedges created even more tension, setting the stage for the episode’s biggest moment.