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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Divided Over Ryan Seacrest’s Hosting Debut and the Show’s New Set


Wheel of Fortune fans weighed in on social media after Ryan Seacrest made his debut as the host of season 42 of the game show on the newly designed set.

Prior to the premiere episode with Ryan, 49, and costar Vanna White, the iconic Wheel of Fortune set got a bit of a makeover, lighting up the stage in blue hues and a new logo behind the contestants. Leon Bennett/WireImageOne other interesting thing that many social media users pointed out was that Ryan “failed to mention Pat Sajak by name” during his Wheel of Fortune Debut. Pat, 77, left the show after 41 seasons, marking his final episode of Wheel on June 7, leaving the door wide open for Ryan to step up to the plate.

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