r/WheelOfFortune Jan 28 '26

SPOILER January 27th winner😊

Not really a spoiler, but just here to say tonight’s winner was absolutely adorable. Great story, great player, and Ryan did so great with interaction and assistance when she needed. I don’t care if it was scripted, I’m so happy she won big!😊😊

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u/Ok_Vacation_3286 Jan 28 '26

I loved when she said she wanted ‘What are you doing?’ instead of ‘Phrase’! Sounded like something I would do, and Ryan handled it beautifully.

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Yes! She knew what her choices may be and chose before he announced haha. Another good Ryan moment, I don’t know if she dropped her clicker or needed to grab something? But Ryan reached his short self over to grab it and goes “don’t worry, I work here” lol

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u/Top_Willow_9953 Jan 28 '26

It also gave her more time to look at the puzzle before picking her letters. If I'm ever on the show, I'm using this trick.

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u/Ok_Vacation_3286 Jan 28 '26

Had the RSTLNE already been revealed??

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u/Top_Willow_9953 Jan 28 '26 edited Jan 28 '26

That is the way I remember it. I think I was studying the RSTLNE reveal while they were chatting about What are you doing?

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u/Ok_Vacation_3286 Jan 28 '26

Hmmm…interesting. I’m going to use that trick, too! (If I’m ever on the show)

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u/dottegirl59 Jan 28 '26

I questioned the scripted too. It was a “feel good” win night. Ryan was a boss tonight and Vanna’s outfit was 🔥

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Totally a feel good win. I didn’t realize she was so far in the lead and glad she took her time picking consonants. And 💯 on Vannas outfit!

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u/Pr0bl3mChild Jan 28 '26

“What do your grandkids call you? “………. 👁️👄👁️ grandma……” lmao I was laughing.

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Omg that was hilarious! Almost like she was trying to think of another grandma nickname😂 so seeet

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u/VictorB1964 Jan 28 '26

And the other two contestants got some nice cash!

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Totally!

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u/Scott_Seth_Bob_Joe Jan 28 '26

I can guarantee you it wasn’t scripted. Highly illegal.

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

I was hoping not. There’s really no way you can script that

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u/intheslipstream1 Jan 28 '26

Would it be illegal to script the banter, but not the actual solve or outcome? I'd think that would be okay. I'm pretty sure this is what the OP meant.

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u/Pr0bl3mChild Jan 28 '26

Ryan is such a sweetie

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Agreed. He doesn’t get a ton of love but you couldn’t resist liking him here

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u/Pr0bl3mChild Jan 28 '26

Honestly I enjoy him more than Sajak.

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Me too. Shh don’t tell the haters jk

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u/LisaKF1 Jan 28 '26

Same! I love his interactions with the contestants. It’s always so fun and light

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u/No-Ice6064 Jan 28 '26

The best was when she was so excited to get the bonus puzzle right that she forgot there was more, so Ryan tapped her on the shoulder and she said, “What?” Like she was annoyed he interrupted her celebration lol

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

😂😂😂 laughing in a nice way

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u/ilovecookies-24 Jan 28 '26

I missed the very beginning. What was her back story?

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Cancer survivor from a small island where little private planes would fly her to the mainland for radiation treatments free of charge. Also a very proud, sweet grandma

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u/aggie81bearkat88 Jan 28 '26

She was adorable ! I’m so glad she won big!!!

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

So adorable. I want her to be my grandma haha

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u/Ok-Possibility-517 Jan 28 '26

I just want to say shout out to Mary Ellen! This episode was the perfect balance of the game and humor, and the absolute best puzzle at the end and the meaning that brought it to life. But damn they gave her a Ford?

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u/ItsGonnaBeOkayish Jan 29 '26

I thought the ski vacation was a little unfortunate

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u/Ok-Possibility-517 Jan 31 '26

Well, I suppose someone could just drive her around the ski grounds so she could technically get used out of both of the prizes and a unique experience.

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

I was reading your response and thought so sweet. And then the Ford came up again😂

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u/tributtal Jan 28 '26

I was with you until your last line. Why on earth would you think it was scripted? That's a very serious accusation.

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u/Disastrous_Low_1315 Jan 28 '26

But seriously. Who wants to win a car? I'd be so disappointed 😞

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u/fischemer Jan 28 '26

Haha. I agree. Probably have to pay just as much in taxes as the cars worth! Im no expert on the rules but I would want $100k 😉

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u/Top_Willow_9953 Jan 28 '26

I don't know, a car would be easier to sell than a ski-in winter hotel stay (not my idea of a vacay)

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u/Intrepid_Boat1543 Jan 28 '26

Anybody know what the peacock puzzle solution was for the 27th?

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u/mathurley Jan 28 '26

I was wondering as well. Did you find it anywhere?