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Wheel of Fortune a longtime favorite in television game shows has been part of many homes for the better part of many decades. From memorable puzzles to hosts that are loved for years, the game show is still going strong.
Recent events from Wheel of Fortune have created a buzz on social media that included an interesting puzzle that caught Vanna White off guard. This specific situation had people buzzing and created more engagement across multiple online platforms. It even showed that those who have never been regular viewers of the show were paying attention.
In the Triple Toss Up round three puzzles used the ending of the word “colony." The second puzzle which had “Artist Colony” and then a reveal of the third puzzle using the letters that remained to create “_ U D I S T / C O L O _ Y” While a contestant tried to solve this with "Budist Colony" it was ultimately answered by the next contestant correctly with “Nudist Colony." This is what caused Vanna White to be surprised along with many in the audience.
Ryan Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after his retirement. That premiere saw high ratings as many viewers wanted to see a show that would remain strong with a new host at the wheel. Initial ratings showed increased numbers when the premiere was launched.
The show received high numbers during the premiere with 9.63 million tuning in which was noted as the highest numbers in the last nine years. In addition the following shows in his first week also maintained impressive numbers with an average of 8.31 million per show demonstrating a significant leap from last season. Throughout his first quarter numbers of viewership were over 7 million.
Unforeseen events from outside circumstances affected the show this past month which resulted in production of new episodes to be halted. Due to wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas which caused safety concerns it shut down many studios for public and employee safety concerns. “Wheel of Fortune” was one of them.
Shows in studios near the Malibu and Altadena area, were shut down along with “Wheel of Fortune” while also considering the protection of live audiences for any new tapings. With everything happening there has been speculation as to when those studios will be up and running again to provide new episodes for all viewers who love the programming.
To mark its 50 year anniversary, The show released a special video with Ryan walking through areas of production showing employees who contribute. Also former host Pat Sajak made a cameo with Vanna White standing with Ryan to honor their special crew which added many feel good moments to all.
This was very well received with fans praising the team dynamic and acknowledging how much is involved to make the show. This shows also that while they are entertainers, they are human beings also with a team that is just as passionate about the creation of these programs as are the hosts themselves.