Fans already frustrated with "Wheel of Fortune" contestants failing to win big in bonus rounds were left reeling by a $100,000 loss. Like many before, they felt that the puzzle was tougher than usual.

After Payne was unable to solve the bonus round puzzle, which would have earned him $100,000 on top of his $14,000 winnings, Seacrest embraced him in a hug “Good job tonight! You’re a lot of fun,” ...