Coverage dated December 21, 2021 to December 23, 2021

Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality

Headline from FOX 5 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

After “Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush missed her chance to win a new Audi Q3, the carmaker said she'd be getting one after all.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Dec 23, 2021
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant will still get a new car after she lost out on a technicality
Headline from KVIA El Paso ·
Dec 24, 2021Newest
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality
Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

5 reports not tied to one development ·

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67 articles, oldest first.

NBC Los Angeles
‘Wheel of Fortune' Receives Backlash After Contestant Loses a Car on a Technicality (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Dec 21, 2021
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
“Wheel of Fortune” fans took to Twitter to share their disappointment after a contestant’s delayed yet correct answer lost her a brand new Audi.
ABC 12 Flint
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant will still get a new car after she lost out on a technicality (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Dec 22, 2021
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
After a "Wheel of Fortune" contestant lost out on a new Audi due to a technicality -- even though she answered the puzzle correctly -- the car company said it
WISH-TV Indianapolis
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant will still get new Audi after she lost due to technicality (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Dec 22, 2021
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
(CNN) — After a “Wheel of Fortune” contestant lost out on a […]
Newsweek
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant losing Audi despite solving puzzle leaves fans outraged (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush narrowly missed out on winning an Audi Q3, prompting fans to urge show bosses to reverse the decision.
NBC4 Washington
After 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's Loss Goes Viral, Audi Delivers Christmas Miracle (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Dec 22, 2021
NBC4 Washington's feed description
"Wheel of Fortune" fans took to Twitter to share their disappointment after a contestant's delayed, yet correct, answer cost her a brand new Audi.
Newsweek
Audi gives 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant a car after fan outrage—"Let's get you a prize" (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
Audi USA has swooped in to give "Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush a set of new wheels after she was denied the win on a technicality.
Fox News
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves her prize after losing on a controversial technicality (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Fox News's feed description
Audi is making things right with the “Wheel of Fortune” contestant who missed her chance to win a new car.
FOX 5 New York
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Dec 23, 2021
FOX 5 New York's feed description
After “Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush missed her chance to win a new Audi Q3, the carmaker said she'd be getting one after all.
CBS News
Audi gives losing "Wheel of Fortune" contestant a brand new car (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 23, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Outrage ensued after Charlene Rubush lost out on a new Audi despite guessing correctly. So the automaker saved the day.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.