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Wheel of Fortune fans threaten to boycott show over ‘disappointing’ change after Ryan Seacrest’s rocky start as host
By Brittany Sims,
2 hours ago
WHEEL of Fortune has received more backlash after Ryan Seacrest’s shaky start this week.
Fans of the game show pointed out the set on an Instagram post and said they might boycott the show because of it.
Ryan Seacrest is seen hosting Wheel of Fortune Instagram/wheeloffortune Ryan Seacrest and the three Wheel of Fortune players on the new set Wheel of Fortune
It showed host Ryan , 49, giving a winner a trip to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which he will also host.
As Ryan stood on set, a bright blue and yellow background was behind him, which is brand new this season.
Fans think that the set is too distracting and they can’t watch Wheel anymore because of it.
“Ryan is doing very well. However, the set is horribly distracting. It’s too hard to focus on the puzzle. I believe I’ve just watched my last WOF,” one Instagram user said.
“Way too bright!” said another.
“I really dislike the new set,” added a third.
“Still love the show…but the set is absolutely horrible!!! It makes me not want to watch the show!” a social media user said.
“I can NOT with the set!!! Such a disappointment. I changed it to Game Show Network to watch reruns,” wrote another.
“The new set is awful,” commented a fan.
“I love the new set, but the colors are a bit bright,” said a follower.
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This is not the first time fans have complained about the new set .
On the Season 42 premiere episode on September 9, Ryan and hostess Vanna White walked onto the stage, which included sliding doors center stage.
The screen showed all three contestants on their own panels as they solved puzzles.
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Ryan took over for Pat Sajak this season after the long-time host retired after 41 seasons.
Fans had mixed reactions to Ryan’s debut and many said that “he’s not Pat.”
“Ryan Seacrest is boring,” one critic said.
However, others said that they were impressed that Ryan was hosting with notecards.
“I gotta say…I don’t understand the hate – Ryan Seacrest isn’t that bad as host,” said an X user.
Wheel of Fortune airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ABC.
The Wheel players split into three screens under the shiny new puzzle board NBC Ryan Seacrest on a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune Instagram/wheeloffortune Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest waving on the set of Wheel Wheel of Fortune
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