Overview
- Terry Smith’s final decision, which aired Wednesday, came after Ryan Seacrest asked if he wanted to call a letter worth $1,700.
- He declined and solved at once, finished regulation at $12,200, and advanced to the Bonus Round.
- He did not solve the Bonus Round and the envelope held $45,000, putting his missed potential at $57,200.
- Viewers expressed disbelief on Reddit at passing up guaranteed cash, with many noting Seacrest tried to nudge him toward the extra letter.
- The Spring Forward champions format brings back winners on consecutive nights, so choices about calling letters and banking cash can swing outcomes by tens of thousands.