1 day Ago By Connor McCrory
Wheel of Fortune fans say the game isn’t spinning quite the same since Ryan Seacrest took over as host, and they're not thrilled about it. According to a recent Reddit thread that’s gaining traction among longtime viewers, fans are criticizing a change to the contestant introductions, which now reportedly run as long as six to seven minutes. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The slower pace and extended personal segments have prompted backlash, with viewers calling the show’s new format “boring” and “unnecessary.
” What time is Kentucky Derby, favorite horse and how long race distance is NFL legend Terry Bradshaw announces career move alongside FOX co-star “The main reason I record the show, so I can fast forward through all the intros,” one user wrote. “So boring. I watch to solve puzzles, not hear about your collection of cow pies or how many kids you have with ‘J’ names.
” Another commenter compared the new direction to a different quiz show. “Definitely longer now, approaching Jeopardy! level of nonsense spewed about each contestant.” Host Ryan Seacrest officially stepped in after longtime host Pat Sajak retired in 2024, ushering in a new era for the iconic game show.
While some fans welcome the warmer, more conversational tone, others feel the program is drifting too far from its puzzle-solving roots. “The entire show as a whole seems a lot more ‘social’ than it used to be,” one Redditor observed. “I for one welcome it, especially whenever Vanna talks to Ryan about the contestants from the puzzle board.
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It’s a shift in tone that feels disconnected from what made the show a staple of American households for decades. “I just showed my fiancé a Pat episode from 2007 to show him how quick they used to be,” one Redditor added. “Used to be about 30 seconds max for each one.
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