Unexpected Guess

On May 23, “Wheel of Fortune” delivered a memorable moment as the show nears Pat Sajak’s final episode. Contestant Tavaris Williams stunned everyone with his bold guess during a “Phrase” puzzle. As letters revealed on the board, Williams boldly guessed, “Right in the b*tt!” The studio erupted in laughter, with one contestant shouting, “Whaaat?!”

Viral Reaction

This amusing guess quickly went viral, catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention. On his May 29 “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show, Kimmel praised Williams, saying, “I don’t care what Pat Sajak says, that was a great answer.”

Support from Sajak

Williams revealed that Sajak was very supportive during the commercial break. “Pat was the best! He made me feel so great about that at the break,” Williams said. Sajak had promised to handle the situation “tactfully.”

Sharing the Laughs

After filming in April, Williams immediately shared the funny moment with his wife. “I told my wife instantly after, ‘I will keep everything a secret except this — this you have to know about,’” he explained. He mostly forgot about it until the episode aired, and social media responses flooded in.

Well, Tavaris started today's Wheel of Fortune episode (#7999) off with a bang not even 60 seconds in! What a treat being in the audience for this along with 70 other past contestants. The crew implied it was going to be censored when it aired! #WheelofFortune #RightInTheButt pic.twitter.com/ReDMVcMpjt

— WheelRob (@WheelRob10) May 23, 2024