Contestant's funny blunder on Wheel of Fortune goes viral during holiday episode

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A contestant on "Wheel of Fortune," Phil McManus, made a notable mistake during a holiday episode on December 17. He incorrectly guessed "Chocolate, Chestnuts and Chickens" instead of the correct answer, "Chocolate, Chestnuts and Chimneys." His blunder led to a loss of $9,550, while another contestant, Matt Komma, won $4,200 with the correct answer. The incident quickly went viral, with viewers sharing their reactions on social media. Despite the mistake, McManus shared that appearing on the show was a significant milestone for him. He is now in remission from cancer and recently visited Disneyland for the first time.


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