After Pat Sajak announced his departure from Wheel of Fortune, Ryan Seacrest took over as host in Season 42. Since Seacrest took over, Wheel has seen substantial changes, some of which have been negative, according to fans. The new host talks too much, according to many!
The discussion was started by Reddit users. The original poster questioned whether other fans also observed certain things or if it was just them: Cohost Vanna White wears slacks more often than gowns, the competitors spin the wheel for the final problem rather than the host, there have been more bankruptcy spun, and the winner of the reward puzzle typically wins the game (especially because the trips are now worth more money).
What are everyone’s thoughts on Ryan? Ryan is interesting and engaging, but I miss Pat. He is humorous and quick to bounce back. What more alterations have people observed? The author wrote.
“I think Ryan truly connects with the contestants, and I adore him.” I concur that more bankrupts should be hit, and it appears that the majority of bonus rounds are 40K,” someone else remarked.
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“I believe Ryan is doing fantastically. A third said, “He is very likeable and fits right in.”
Sajak stopped spinning the wheel after COVID-19, as some fans noted, therefore this would explain why Seacrest doesn’t.
A viewer brought up the fact that, in contrast to Sajak, who would simply leave after the Bonus Round, Seacrest gives the competitors hugs and high fives.
In contrast to Pat, Ryan seems much more at ease touching and hugging people, which was amusing but understandable. Another fan commented, “Ryan also draws more (lady) contestants who jump to embrace him after they figure out the bonus round, so there’s that bonus for them.”
One participant yelled in Seacrest’s ear and leaped to embrace him on the February 21 episode. After the host won $90,000 on the February 20 broadcast, an ex-TV anchor gave her a strong grip. After winning in January, one competitor even knocked him to the ground.
Additionally, the winner of the competition gets brought back onstage during the advertising fee plugs during the closing credits, which Pat hosted. Many fans commented, “Under Ryan, we see them being brought back out onstage as soon as they start rolling, which was rarely done under Pat.”
Fans have noted that Seacrest “talks too much,” which is one unfavorable change.
“I don’t like how Ryan talks too much. A fan commented, “Pat had just the right amount of interaction, but not enough play time.”
“Talking too much. Another added, “It seems like half the show is that now.”
According to one viewer, Seacrest doesn’t “engage enough” with the competitors.
Many Reddit users claimed that because they don’t display the game board on screen enough, viewers at home are unable to predict. It’s also difficult to solve at home because they don’t show the game board enough. One reader remarked, “Why do you spend so much time watching the wheel turn?” Fans retorted that they don’t display the scores sufficiently either.
Indeed! A Reddit user commented, “When someone files for bankruptcy, their score goes away so quickly that I can’t see how much they lost.”
On the February 12 program, Seacrest was also criticized by fans for failing to alert a contender that he might be bankrupt. Stephen Bailey found himself in a precarious situation where he could either win $10,000 or lose everything he had. Before Seacrest could inform him of that, he picked it up and ended up at zero. He also forfeited his cruise and Wild Card.
“I wish Ryan would tell people that when they flip money, they’re not just taking a chance. Pat would at least bring up any cardboard, the Wild Card, etc. One Reddit user stated.
“Vanna has definitely been dressing down lately,” an admirer commented about White. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her in an evening gown.
Another person said, “She’s dressing younger, hipper.”
Since Seacrest started hosting, have you seen any changes? Post your thoughts in the comments section.
