Wheel of Fortune's Wildest Moments: From Risqué Answers to Host Mishaps

"Wheel of Fortune," a beloved game show hosted by Pat Sajak, has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From unexpected answers to host blunders and audience reactions, here are some of the most talked-about incidents from recent episodes.

In a recent episode of "Wheel of Fortune," contestant Tavaris Williams made headlines with his raunchy answer to the puzzle "THIS IS THE BEST!" With only a few letters revealed, Williams buzzed in and confidently exclaimed, "Right in the butt."

The answer was met with a mix of shock and laughter from the audience and host Pat Sajak, who gave a definitive "no." Williams later explained that the pressure of the moment and the intensity of the game show atmosphere led to his unusual response.

"None of those commonsense [thoughts like], ‘Well, there wasn't enough letters for the word "right"' [or] ‘This is a family show.’ None of that is going through your head when you have 50 monitors above you," Williams told Fox News Digital.

Despite the unexpected answer, Sajak remained supportive of Williams, who went on to win a trip to Alaska. "So, right then and there, he tried to make me feel better and move on," Williams said. "He was very gracious, and he was very supportive and said, ‘Oh, you made a name for yourself. We're going to see how we can edit that tastefully. I don't know how, but we'll figure it out.’ He was very accommodating, and he made me feel great throughout the process after that."

Williams' answer sparked a viral reaction online, with many viewers amused by his boldness. "Hopefully everybody got a kick out of it," he said.

While Williams' raunchy answer may have been the most memorable, it wasn't the only wild moment in recent episodes of "Wheel of Fortune." Here are a few other highlights:

* **Cue Card Fumble:** In January, Sajak had a minor mishap while interviewing a contestant. Looking at his notecards, he mistakenly asked, "Married man?" even though the contestant was single. Sajak quickly apologized and joked, "So you're a circus acrobat, I see?" before getting the correct information.

* **Sajak Snap:** Sajak drew criticism from some viewers after he told an overly excited contestant to "shut up." The contestant had been shrieking with excitement after winning over $11,000, but Sajak's response was seen as inappropriate by some. Others defended Sajak, saying he was simply trying to match her energy.

* **Puzzle Frustration:** Fans of "Wheel of Fortune" often voice their opinions on the show's puzzles, and one "Rhyme Time" category earlier this year drew particular ire. The puzzle "Absolutely Positively" was ruled to be correct, even though viewers argued that the two words don't rhyme.

* **Lost Fortune:** Contestant Tara Brown had the unfortunate luck of landing on the $1 million wedge not once but twice during her appearance on the show. However, she made costly mistakes each time, missing out on the coveted prize.

* **Expensive Mistake:** Another contestant, Kimberly Wright, chose the wrong letter when presented with the puzzle "DU__ - __LLED PLATYPUS." Instead of choosing the correct letter "C," she chose "F," believing the answer was "duck-filled platypus." This mistake cost her $7,250 and left viewers scratching their heads.

* **Jared Leto (Temporarily) Replaces Sajak:** For the April Fool's Day episode, Jared Leto surprised audiences by taking over as host alongside Vanna White. Leto stepped into Sajak's usual position and even announced a new album and world tour for his band, 30 Seconds to Mars.

* **Vocal Audiences:** In one episode, Sajak teased the audience after they booed a final puzzle answer. Contestant Paul was unable to guess the answer "QUIBBLING" in time, prompting the audience to express their disappointment. "Who asked you?" Sajak quipped in response.