Wheel of Fortune Fans Outraged by Distracting Puzzle Tweak

Wheel of Fortune Fans Demand Change After Distracting Update

Loyal viewers of the iconic game show Wheel of Fortune have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with a recent change to the show's format.

During the Toss Up challenges, contestants are now displayed in three separate boxes at the bottom of the screen, with the reveal board at the top. This has drawn criticism from fans who find it distracting.

It's a distraction, one viewer commented. I can't focus on the game with the contestants staring at me from the bottom of the screen.

Yes!! I hated them showing the contestants too, agreed another.

Others have pointed out that the new set design, which includes brighter colors and an extravagant new word board, is also not to their liking.

The new set looks like it needs more improvement, one viewer wrote. It's not as classic as the old one.

Some fans have even questioned the decision to replace longtime host Pat Sajak, who retired in 2023.

I get that Wheel of Fortune replaced Pat Sajak because he retired, but why did they have to change the entire set?! one viewer asked.

The show's producers have not yet responded to the criticism, but it remains to be seen whether they will make any changes in response to the feedback from viewers.