Wheel of Fortune Contestant Accused of 'Stink Eye' After Opponent's Big Win

Host Ryan Seacrest calls out player for giving dirty looks to winner who took home over $63,000.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:24pm

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On a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, contestant Logan McDevitt from Los Angeles was accused by host Ryan Seacrest of giving his opponent Kim Cordrey the 'stink eye' after she won over $63,000 on the show. Seacrest jokingly threatened to 'unleash the bees' on McDevitt for his unsportsmanlike behavior, though McDevitt went on to win the game overall.

Why it matters

Wheel of Fortune is known for its friendly competition and good-natured spirit, so any hint of animosity between contestants is unusual and noteworthy. This incident highlights the high stakes and intense pressure that players can feel on the show, even if it's all in good fun.

The details

During the episode, McDevitt had an early lead, solving several puzzles and earning over $23,000. However, his luck turned when he landed on Bankrupt, allowing his opponent Nikita Williamson to pick up the One Million Dollar wedge. Williamson went on to solve a puzzle for $2,650. In the next round, Cordrey, a beekeeper, picked up the Mystery Wedge which had a Bankrupt on it. When the show returned from commercial break, Seacrest called out Cordrey for giving McDevitt the 'stink eye' because he was winning. Cordrey admitted it was because he was in the lead. Despite the tense moment, McDevitt ultimately won the game and earned a total of $63,982 after solving the bonus round puzzle.

  • On April 2, contestant Logan McDevitt solved the first toss-up puzzle.
  • During the first puzzle, McDevitt landed on Bankrupt, allowing Nikita Williamson to pick up the One Million Dollar wedge.
  • In the next round, Kim Cordrey picked up the Mystery Wedge, which had a Bankrupt on it.
  • After a commercial break, host Ryan Seacrest called out Cordrey for giving McDevitt the 'stink eye' because he was winning.
  • McDevitt went on to win the game and earned a total of $63,982 after solving the bonus round puzzle.

The players

Logan McDevitt

A contestant from Los Angeles, California who loves doing crossword puzzles and has an engineering degree. He volunteers with an organization that does water and structural projects around the world.

Kim Cordrey

A contestant from Greenwood, Delaware who is a beekeeper with 18 hives.

Nikita Williamson

A contestant from District Heights, Maryland who is a single woman looking for her match.

Ryan Seacrest

The host of Wheel of Fortune.

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What they’re saying

“Because he's winning.”

— Kim Cordrey, Contestant

“We're going to unleash the bees on you.”

— Ryan Seacrest, Host

“You played that perfectly. You talked it out and then had a Eureka moment.”

— Ryan Seacrest, Host

The takeaway

This incident on Wheel of Fortune highlights the intense competitive spirit that can arise even on a lighthearted game show, and the need for contestants to maintain good sportsmanship even when the stakes are high. It serves as a reminder that the spirit of friendly competition should always take precedence over any personal animosity between players.