Some viewers believe the contestant said "pink orchid," which was the correct answer. "Wheel of Fortune" viewers were left frustrated and upset after a contestant missed out on a $40,000 bonus prize despite potentially guessing the right answer.

Pat Sajak spoke up in defense of "Wheel of Fortune" contestants following the show's recent blunder.

Pat Sajak has become identified with the "Wheel of Fortune" over the last 40 years. Pat Sajak has become identified with the "Wheel of Fortune" over the last 40 years.

Speculations believe that Pat Sajak is now on his last days becoming the "Wheel of Fortune" host, and the network executives have their reason why.