Wheel of Fortune fans accuse Pat Sajak of ‘robbing’ distraught contestant of huge cash prize after ‘impossible’ puzzle

WHEEL of Fortune fans erupted in fury after a contestant lost out on a tremendous $100,000 because of a puzzle many deemed near-impossible to guess.

Cesar was tasked the solving a “Phrase” during Thursday’s special bonus round that viewers on Twitter claimed wasn’t a phrase at all.

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Cesar was interviewed by Pat Sajak, 76, up top and revealed he met his “fantastic husband” at the hospital where he works.

He also said he’s a horror movie fanatic much to peoples’ surprise since he has such a positive pluck to him.

Cesar wound up with the highest score of $26,393 a “hair flip” – he announced and gestured- Pat wryly said “Okay,” not completely matching Cesar’s energy.

However, when the two proceeded to the episode’s special prize round with extra cash up for grabs, everyone’s energy seemingly dropped.

Cesar chose “phrase” for his bonus Wheel of Fortune round and his husband Chris cheered him on off-stage.

‘I’M SORRY’

Cesar chose four additional letters of “HGMA” and the four-word puzzle read: “That _as A ____TAL _A__T_R”

As the 10-second-timer started Cesar did his very bused: “That was a … uh…” he began but couldn’t get to what was intended.

The puzzle then showed in full and it was revealed to be: “That was a pivotal factor.”

The audience audibly booed and Pat said it was a “toughie” as well.

Worse for wear, Pat then opened the prize card and quickly shut it as Cesar saw what was on it and looked shocked.

“Cesar did really well tonight I wanna point that out,” the host said as Cesar’s mouth remained agape and the crowd grew quiet.

Pat revealed Cesar lost out on a whopping $100,000 – which has only been selected four times this season – and the crowd sounded absolutely astounded.

Pat joked it was “fake money” to comfort him, and added: “I’m sorry that didn’t work out.”

Cesar went home with his $26K instead and fans sounded off on Twitter over the dubious puzzle.

‘PIVITOL FACTOR!?’

“Who says this ‘phrase?’” one user asked sharing a photo of the board.

“That was a pivotal factor’ no one says that smfh,” wrote another.

“‘That Was a Pivotal Factor’ is a “phrase” in the same Universe that Bon Jovi is ‘Metal,’” wrote a third.

“Yeah, I’m always going around saying ‘That was a pivotal factor!’” wrote a fourth.

“It’s so common!!! How could he not get that?!” another sarcastically wrote.

“That was a pivotal factor”….that’s a phrase??  Caesar got robbed!!” wrote a fifth.

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