Steve Knapp, a driver’s education instructor from Hampshire, Illinois, pulled off an impressive comeback victory on *Wheel of Fortune* during the episode that aired on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The game did not begin in his favor. Another contestant dominated the opening rounds by solving the first three puzzles, and Knapp later suffered a “Lose a Turn” setback. However, everything changed when he solved the “Before & After” puzzle, **“Words of Wisdom Tooth,”** turning the momentum completely in his favor.

Knapp continued his winning streak during the Prize Puzzle round, correctly solving **“Luxurious Getaway”** and earning an $11,500 vacation to Punta Cana. That victory helped him build a commanding lead of $20,400 heading into the final round, where he chose the category **“What Are You Doing?”**

With the letters G, C, M, and A added to the puzzle, Knapp quickly solved the final answer: **“Giving an autograph.”** His fast thinking secured him a brand-new Nissan Z Sport valued at $45,400, bringing his total winnings to an impressive $65,800 in cash and prizes.

After the episode aired, viewers took to social media to debate his pronunciation of the final answer. Some fans questioned whether the phrase was delivered clearly enough, but the official ruling remained unchanged, making Knapp’s comeback victory one of the most talked-about moments of the episode.