The appearance was especially meaningful because Knapp had watched the show with his family for years. Seeing Ryan Seacrest announce his winnings and Vanna White reveal the car turned a longtime dream into reality.
Fans replayed the Bonus Round and debated his pronunciation, but the show stood by its ruling. Knapp was allowed to keep the victory and all the prizes he had earned.
By the end, Knapp had collected $65,800 in prizes, a trip to Punta Cana, and the sports car. The combination of his emotional celebration and the pronunciation controversy turned the win into a memorable Wheel of Fortune moment.
