Pat Sajak had trouble delivering some tough news to a Wheel of Fortune contestant.

Cairo Hunter of Fontana, California, earned his way to the Bonus Round during his episode but missed out big time.

Cairo opted for the “Phrase” category and, in addition to the customary R, S, T, L, N, and E, he chose H, M, G, and the vowel A.

His letter options left him with a puzzle that read, “THE_ / HA_E / G_ _ _ / _ _ A L _ T _ E S.”

Before his 10-second countdown began, host Pat Sajak encouraged him to talk out possible puzzle solutions.

But, despite taking Pat’s advice and talking it out, Cairo could only come up with the first three words in the puzzle.

Pat Sajak stalls when it’s time to deliver some bad news to a contestant

“They Have Good Qualities” was the correct phrase, costing Cairo big bucks.

As Pat held...