A Wheel of Fortune contestant had a chance to walk away with over $70,000 on Wednesday’s (October 8) episode but blew it on a Bonus Round puzzle many viewers thought was easily solvable.

The contestant in question was Linda Rivera, an art teacher of 26 years from Vineland, New Jersey, who was up against tarot card reader Rachael Simpson and nutritional coach and animal whisperer Joey Packo.

Rivera got off to a hot start, nailing the opening $2K Tossup and the Round 1 puzzle, giving her $4,650. However, Packo fired back in the Mystery Round, solving the Movie Title puzzle for $9,300 and giving him the lead.

Not to be deterred, Rivera upped her game in the Express Round, figuring out the Travel Tips puzzle for $8,500 cash and a trip to Amsterdam Manor in Aruba worth $9,376, putting

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