Did anyone else hear about that woman who got screwed over on Wheel of Fortune over her accent?

Did anyone else hear about that woman who got screwed over on Wheel of Fortune over her accent?
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That sucks. Maybe the contestants are told they need to enunciate the word well? Still, it seems she should have been given a little latitude.
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