Wheel of Fortune Contestant's 'Embarrassing' Fail Stuns Viewers

A recent episode of "Wheel of Fortune" left viewers in stitches and secondhand embarrassment as contestant Nikol made a mistake that's already being dubbed "legendary" by fans online.

During Tuesday night's show, Nikol took on a Song Lyrics puzzle that was nearly solved, with just one letter missing. The phrase in question? The now-famous line from Disney's Moana: "See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me." Easy enough, right?

Well, not quite. With the pressure on and host Ryan Seacrest reminding her that no vowels were left, Nikol confidently guessed "O," turning "sky" into "soy." Cue Seacrest's polite correction and the audible gasp from the audience. Nikol's reaction—a dramatic gasp followed by her hands flying to her head—was instant meme material.

A clip of the moment was shared on the show's official Instagram page, sparking a wave of reactions. While some fans expressed their disbelief, calling the moment "painful" and "embarrassing," others came to Nikol's defense, attributing her stumble to nerves. "She was adorable, but I think nerves got to her," one viewer commented. Another joked, "I’d probably forget my own name on WOF."

Seacrest, who took over hosting duties after Pat Sajak retired in 2024, handled the situation with his usual charm. As for Vanna White, the beloved co-host since 1982, she's set to stick around through the 2025-26 season. Clearly, some things on Wheel of Fortune are timeless—though Nikol's "soy" moment might just become a close runner-up.