Sporer had performed impressively throughout the competition, solving several puzzles and winning all three Triple Toss-Up rounds. His success earned him a place in the final challenge, where he selected the category “Phrase” and prepared to solve the puzzle under a strict time limit.
After the standard letters appeared, Sporer selected C, M, G, and O as his additional letters. Despite his earlier success, he couldn’t identify the familiar phrase “ON OUR WAY” before the countdown ended, losing his chance at the extra $40,000.
The moment quickly became a talking point among fans, with some surprised that such a simple phrase could prove so difficult. Others pointed out that solving puzzles on television, with thousands of dollars at stake, is far more stressful than guessing answers from home. Despite missing the bonus prize, Sporer still walked away with an impressive $35,000.
