Wheel of Fortune Shakes Things Up: New Casting Choice Divides Viewers

Wheel of Fortune's new host Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White are breaking with tradition in the show's casting. This is the first time this has happened during Ryan Seacrest's first season on the show. Vanna White explained in an Instagram video that the groups of contestants know each other and are all Wheel fans who watch the show together. This change comes as Wheel of Fortune is facing lower ratings than rival show Jeopardy! Viewers have taken to Reddit to share their opinions on this new segment, with mixed reactions. "For the first time, our groups of contestants know each other," White shared. "They are all Wheel fans who watch the show together." The change is significant, marking a departure from the show's long-standing casting practices. The show's ratings have been lagging behind Jeopardy!, and this shakeup may be an attempt to boost viewership. The public's response has been varied, with some expressing excitement and others expressing disappointment.