## Sarah LaPilusa’s Last-Second _Wheel of Fortune_ Win

Sarah LaPilusa turned a close game of _Wheel of Fortune_ into a memorable victory after correcting her Bonus Round answer just before time expired. She entered the Bonus Round with $15,050 after narrowly finishing ahead of Yolanda Tillet, who had $13,500, while competing against Jimmy Holgerson as well.

The Bonus Round category was “People,” and LaPilusa initially gave an incomplete answer. With only moments remaining, she reconsidered the puzzle and changed her response to “Fussy babies.” Because the correction came so close to the buzzer, the judges reviewed the recording to determine whether the full answer had been completed before time ran out.

After reviewing the timing, the judges ruled that her answer was valid, awarding her the $40,000 Bonus Round prize. That brought her total winnings to $55,050 and turned an already competitive game into a dramatic finish.

The moment also showed the value of staying focused under pressure. Rather than giving up after her first attempt, LaPilusa continued thinking until she found the correct phrase. Her last-second correction ultimately counted, giving her a memorable win and a significant boost to her final total.