Wheel of Fortune January 5 2026: Bonus Puzzle, All Answers & Winner

Looking to find our latest Wheel of Fortune recap with the bonus puzzle, prize puzzle, contestants and all answers & solutions? Click below!

Tonight (Monday, 5 January 2026), we’ve got the latest on everything – the bonus puzzle, all answers and contestants – that you need to know about tonight’s episode of Wheel of Fortune!

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Wheel of Fortune Contestants & Winner – Monday, 5 January 2026

WinnerContestants
Alison SmithTom McGilvrey, Tequila Smith

Wheel of Fortune Prize Puzzle & All Solutions – Monday, 5 January 2026

$1,000 Toss Up: SMOOTH SAILING AHEAD (All Aboard)
$2,000 Toss Up: MIGRATING WHALES (Living Things)
Round 1: WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW? (Song Lyrics)
Round 2: GO BIG OR GO HOME AWAY FROM HOME (Before & After)
Round 3 (Prize): LIFE IS BETTER ON ISLAND TIME (Phrase)
Triple Toss Up 1: EXPERIENCED HIKER (Person)
Triple Toss Up 2: CASUAL HIKER (Person)
Triple Toss Up 3: HITCHHIKER (Person)
Round 4: MY LAST FIRST DATE (Event)

Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle, Answer & Was It Won? – Monday, 5 January 2026

Bonus Puzzle (category)Won Bonus Round ($)
BACKFLIP (Thing)Yes

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Wheel of Fortune Series Information

Contestants compete against each other by solving word puzzles in order to win cash prizes, which are determined by a spinning wheel.

Alex Matthews

Alex has been an avid fan of television since they were a child, always eager to discover new shows and characters. Over the years, Alex has written numerous articles and essays about television, exploring the themes, characters, and cultural impact of some of the most beloved shows of our time.

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