new Wheel of Fortune “Terrible”? That’s what fans of the long-running TV show are saying.
The ABC daytime game show debuted its new look with the start of the new season.
With the departure of Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune Currently, there are two co-hosts: beloved American icon Vana White and, for some reason, Ryan Seacrest.
Viewers are still watching, but… they’re tired of the new interpretations Wheel of FortuneWhy? Here’s a hint: they don’t have a problem with Vanna.
Wheel of Fortune is back!
On Monday, September 9, ABC Wheel of Fortune.
Pat Sajak retired after 41 seasons as host of the show, and after entertaining generations, he certainly needed a break.
In addition to the new hosts, ABC Wheel of FortuneIt’s a new set for . Many parts of the set have flashy lights, a vibrant blue background, green panels, and more.
However, after getting their first look at the new set, viewers seemed disappointed or even disgusted by the revamp.
From the walls to the puzzle board, they don’t seem to like what they see.
The previous puzzle board had a simple black background with a green (specifically turquoise) light frame, the current board has a gold frame with green accents.
Is Wheel of Fortune really that bad now?
To be fair, Wheel of Fortune The puzzle board has gone through many different looks over the years, at one time featuring an even more eyesore-inducing gold frame than it does today.
But it’s important to note that what worked on a TV show in the ’90s won’t necessarily work in 2024. And I don’t mean with an all-white cast. visual element.
Television has gotten so much better since the 1990s, and shows today may be too visually intense for some viewers, especially those with a slightly older audience.
But it’s also important to point out that many people are resistant to change, and even a small change to the UI on social media can cause a user to log in and say, “That’s not my beautiful wife.”
Plus, people still don’t seem to have come to terms with the absence of Pat Sajak, who appeared on the show for decades and became a household name himself, so it’s certainly going to be an adjustment.
Adapting to change can be difficult, even if it is a neutral change. Blue and green lighting, puzzle piece shapes, gears, etc. differentEven if they teeth Even if it looks worse than it did before, people will get used to it.
Are people fond of the new host?
Vanna White is beloved by many. Like Pat Sajak, she has been a fixture on TV for decades. Wheel of FortuneOver the years, she has become more famous, negotiated a higher salary, and now works as a co-host.
Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest is also famous, and while he’s not everyone’s favorite (understandably), he’s certainly a familiar face on TV.
It’s easy to make snap judgments about the set; it could be weeks, or even longer, before viewers reach a consensus about the host’s situation, and in that time, the blue and green lights might not feel so “new.”
