A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant, Will Jordan, became an internet sensation after a hilariously wrong guess on Monday’s episode. The puzzle read: “___E OURSE_F A ROUN OF A___AUSE,” with the correct answer being “Give yourself a round of applause.” However, Jordan guessed, “Treat yourself a round of sausage,” which quickly went viral.
The clip of his missolve has been viewed over half a million times on X (formerly Twitter), and fellow contestant Kitina Thomas solved the puzzle shortly after. Host Ryan Seacrest added to the fun by joking, “Will, I kind of like yours better.”
Jordan, a retired Coast Guard veteran and current school resource officer, explained his slip-up, saying the pressure of being on TV made him go blank. He humorously added that if Pat Sajak saw the moment, it would give him a good laugh. Maggie Sajak assured Jordan that her dad would tune in, and Seacrest sent a message to his family.
The mistake also sparked a charitable cause. Jordan encouraged donations to the Rocky Hill Human Services Food Bank, and his local police department shared the story to help raise awareness. Johnsonville sausage company even joined the fun, offering free products to customers who share acts of kindness using #KeepTheInternetJuicy.