Anastasia Armitage captivated audiences with her rapid-fire puzzle-solving skills on Wheel of Fortune, ultimately winning over $38,000 during her episode. Although she showcased remarkable talent, she was unable to crack the Bonus Round puzzle.
Throughout the week of “Happy Halloween” themed episodes, Armitage, a contestant from Chicago, Illinois, competed against Tony Ambrose, a teacher from Rochester, New York, and Kym Adams, a former motorcycle rider turned pool shark from Houston, Texas. While the beginning of the episode saw her opponents clinching the first two puzzles, Armitage soon found her rhythm, delivering one of the most memorable performances in recent history.
Her impressive journey began with solving the Same Letter puzzle, earning her a spooky trip to Salem valued at $7,020. She followed this success by dominating the Mystery Round, where she solved the Pet Peeve puzzle, bringing her winnings to $14,820. The momentum continued as she triumphed in the Express Round with the What The Fun! puzzle, securing a trip to London that included a Jack the Ripper walk.
Armitage’s abilities shone particularly bright during the Triple Toss-Up round, where she quickly deduced several puzzles starting with the word “Be.” Her answers included “Be Prepared,” “Be Persistent,” and the creatively tricky “Be Afraid Be Every Afraid.” She topped off her performance by solving another complex puzzle, “Chain Saws And Lawn Mowers,” in the Speed-Up round, bringing her total winnings to $38,324.
As she entered the Bonus Round, Armitage chose the “People” category and selected the letters “B, D, P, and A.” This left her with the two-word puzzle, “_ _ _ A L / _ P P _ N E N T S.” Although she quickly identified the second word as “Opponents,” she struggled with the first, making several guesses that didn’t yield the right solution. After time ran out, the host revealed that she had missed out on an additional $45,000.
Despite not winning the Bonus Round, Armitage expressed her joy about the experience, saying she felt lucky to be on the show and to share the moment with her fellow contestants and the show’s hosts.
Viewers have praised her exceptional skills, with many taking to social media to highlight her impressive performance. Comments on platforms like Reddit and Instagram reflected admiration, with fans calling her one of the best contestants they’ve ever seen and expressed their disappointment that she couldn’t solve the final puzzle.
Armitage’s vibrant personality and skillful gameplay made her appearance a memorable one, leaving audiences excited and hopeful ahead of the upcoming episodes.