Audi Gifts ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Contestant Who Lost The Game After Taking Lengthy Pause While Answering Game Riddle

Audi has smoothed things over with a Wheel Of Fortune contestant who lost the game due to a technicality.

On Tuesday, contestant Charlene Rubush made her way to the bonus round while starring on the game show. Charlene guessed the correct answer during the bonus round only to be told it was incorrect due to a pause she took in between words.

Host Pat Sajak told the contestant, “This one’s tough, because you said all the right words, including the word ‘word,’ but, as you know, it’s gotta be more or less continuous. We’ll allow for a little pause, but not four or five seconds. I’m sorry. You did a good job in getting it, but we can’t give you the prize, and it was the Audi.”

Come on @WheelofFortune, the woman literally chose the right word. Give her the car. pic.twitter.com/aAaMyFeEZl

— Alex Jacob (@whoisalexjacob) December 22, 2021

Charlene, unfortunately, did not win the car; however, Audi caught wind of the viral moment and still granted the player a car.  On Wednesday, a statement made from Audi’s official Twitter account said, “You’re a winner in our eyes, Charlene. Now, let’s get you a prize.”

You're a winner in our eyes, Charlene. Now, let's get you a prize. Time to #GiveHerTheQ3. https://t.co/x0e3j1CqY9

— Audi USA (@Audi) December 22, 2021