Fans online were quick to weigh in on the vibrant setup. “I like the candy-themed set!!!” one YouTube viewer wrote. Another added, “I love this week! All about candy! I could just eat the stage!”
But amid all the fun and color, one contestant’s heartbreaking moment stole the show.
Show host Ryan Seacrest and contestant Wendell Hundall in a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode, Photo Credit: Wheel of Fortune/Youtube
Wendell Hundall of Aurora, Colorado, came out swinging in the early rounds, buzzing in on the very first toss-up with just two letters revealed to correctly solve “I Want Candy,” earning $1,000. His quick thinking and confidence made him an early favorite.
But it was Rob Schwandt, a teacher from Riverside, California, who ultimately dominated the game — even after a few lighthearted missteps. During one toss-up, Schwandt incorrectly guessed “Banana Dress” for the puzzle “What Are You Wearing?” The audience laughed, and even Reddit users couldn’t resist poking fun. “Banana Dress. I don’t feel too bad about laughing — Rob ended up the big winner anyway,” one fan wrote.
