‘Wheel of Fortune’
Contestant Snags New Audi!!!
Even After Losing on Show
1/20/2022 12:40 AM PT
On “Wheel of Fortune” you’re either a winner or a loser — but one contestant who many feel got screwed into taking an ‘L’ … still managed to scoop up a brand new Audi.
That’s right, on Monday Charlene Rubush finally got some justice when she took home a brand new Audi Q3 3, the SUV she would’ve won when she was on ‘Wheel’ … if not for a technicality.
In case you missed it, Charlene lost during a final round last month after solving the phrase “CHOOSING THE RIGHT WORD.” The problem is she paused too long before saying “word” — well, at least that’s what Pat Sajak and the ‘Wheel’ judges deemed. Watch the clip … easy to see why viewers were outraged.
Anyway, she missed out on taking home a $40,000 Audi Q3 — but now the Audi dealer in Henderson, NV came through for her. Charlene tells TMZ … “The car drives so well. I’m loving it!! Much needed since my husband and I have been sharing one car since we moved here 3 years ago!”
After Charlene’s episode, Audi actually tweeted that she was still a winner in their eyes. They tracked her down to gift her with the car anyway. And, yes they covered the entire cost … including taxes!!!
Guess she really did win for losing. Congrats on your new ride, Charlene.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestant Snags New Audi!!! Even After Losing on Show 1/20/2022 12:40 AM PT On “Wheel of Fortune” you’re either a winner or a loser — but one contestant who many feel got screwed into taking an ‘L’ … still managed to scoop up a brand new Audi. That’s right, on Monday Charlene Rubush finally got some justice when she took home a brand new Audi Q3 3, the SUV she would’ve won when she was on ‘Wheel’ … if not for a technicality. In case you missed it, Charlene lost during a final round last month after solving the phrase “CHOOSING THE RIGHT WORD.” The problem is she paused too long before saying “word” — well, at least that’s what Pat Sajak and the ‘Wheel’ judges deemed. Watch the clip … easy to see why viewers were outraged. Anyway, she missed out on taking home a $40,000 Audi Q3 — but now the Audi dealer in Henderson, NV came through for her. Charlene tells TMZ … “The car drives so well. I’m loving it!! Much needed since my husband and I have been sharing one car since we moved here 3 years ago!” After Charlene’s episode, Audi actually tweeted that she was still a winner in their eyes. They tracked her down to gift her with the car anyway. And, yes they covered the entire cost … including taxes!!! Guess she really did win for losing. Congrats on your new ride, Charlene.