Airbnb gives Apex man trip to Spain, $7K, flamenco lessons after 'Wheel' flub

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- Good news - Jonny Knowles is going to Spain!
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The Apex resident was made famous for his flub on Monday's episode of Wheel of Fortune when he mispronounced the "flamenco," losing $7,100 and a trip to Spain.

WATCH: Apex man on 'Wheel' admits, 'I just screwed up' after mispronouncing 'flamenco'


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"I just screwed up that's all there is," said Knowles, a married father of one. "I feel like it was very subtle and I'm kind of surprised I didn't get it, but I didn't get it. I screwed up that's all there is to it."



Well, he lost the trip until Airbnb stepped in to help by giving him $7,100 to use on his trip and travel costs, in addition to flamenco lesson.
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"After filming, it took some time to process what just happened," he said. "One month later, after an incredibly crazy day, I found out I'm getting a chance to go on the trip thanks to Airbnb, and I couldn't be any more excited to flamenco dance the night away in Spain!"



Knowles said he plans to use the more than $19,000 he won to pay off his student loans, he said on GMA Wednesday morning.

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