‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Freak Out Over Weird Vanna White Snafu on Show
Eagle-eyed Wheel of Fortune viewers got a fright during Friday’s (September 20) episode when it appeared Vanna White‘s reflection separated from her own body.
The moment happened in Friday’s episode, which saw a face-off between Angie Sutton from Dolton, Illinois, Barry Wolfsheimer from Jarrettsville, Maryland, and Teresa Vaughn from Paducah, Kentucky. During the Express Round, fans noticed something odd about the puzzle board.
“Did anyone see Vanna’s reflection desync from her body on today’s episode? I might be tripping but I think I saw her reflection walking when she was standing still??” wrote one fan on the Wheel of Fortune Reddit forum.
The fan included a screenshot, which showed the uncompleted three-word puzzle, “E L E _ _ A N _ S / A N _ / _ _ N _ S.” Long-time letter turner White, dressed in a yellow pantsuit, is seen standing to the left of the puzzle board per the viewer’s perspective.
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However, the reflection under the puzzle on the stage floor includes two Whites. The first reflection is where it should be, as White’s legs can be seen standing to the left. However, there is another reflection in the middle of the screen with White’s legs in motion.
“Just saw it on the replay. Insane!” said another Reddit commenter.
“Glitch in the matrix,” wrote another.
Another added, “How the heck did this happen? And even in editing how could Vanna’s reflection on the floor be different? Was anybody on here at that taping and know what happened?”
“So that’s even a reflection of a different puzzle…” said another, pointing out how the letters of the puzzle are also different in the reflection.
Adding to the confusion is that the category name was “LIVING THINGS” but suddenly changed to “SAME LETTER.”
“I noticed it too. Maybe Ryan Seacrest isn’t the only new member of the staff,” quipped one Reddit user.
“Surprised they didn’t catch this before air, what a sloppy edit lol,” said another.
Another added, “I just watched the scene! That mistake really isn’t hard to miss!”
As for the answer to the puzzle, it was “Elephants and Rhinos,” which Sutton nailed to win a Lion World Travel safari in Tanzania worth $12,900. Sutton went on to win the episode and correctly answer the Bonus Round puzzle, giving her a grand total of $82,550 in cash and prizes.
Did you notice the weird reflection glitch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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I think this nagative stuff needs to stop. Pat is gone...they dogged him too! But Ryan is Ryan, not Pat and not perfect. Get over all the little annoying habits and the new stage OR watch something else. It's that's simple.....love it or leave it. Keep the good work up Ryan and Vanna. You still have a clean, fun-loving show and i think that's what all these nay-sayers don't like. Just clean family oriented fun! Thank you!!
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What does this have to do with the article topic?
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No sht
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Wheel of Fortune fans freak out about a lot of petty things. Why not just enjoy the show?
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I agree
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Go Ryan and Vanna, Pat was fun, but now he's gone. Enjoy the Wheel or pass on the deal. Watch something else then.
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I saw that, too!
BTW, I think Ryan is doing great and he will only get better!
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Now you know Mayim felt on Jeopardy. She wasn't given a fair chance either. Fortunately for Ryan I think he'll land on his feet.
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It looks like the upside down to me. Oh stranger things.
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I won’t watch the show anymore! Don’t care for Ryan, he’s so puffed up in himself and the new set is terrible. So sad I loved watching. Maybe they should have shopped around for a better host
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And you can tell that by watching him on THIS show? Oh wait, you say that you won't watch the show. Before commenting (again), how about watching it. Will 30 minutes mess up your day?
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A one (ex) fan boycott of the show. Gee...I hope the producers can survive that
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I like Ryan. He seems to be bending over backwards to please everyone. He has plenty of money so he doesn't have to do it for money. He had the kelly and Ryan show and was doing fine by desided to leave for Wheel. I don't think he is acting puffed up..whatever that means! I hope he stays. He's doing fine and as far as the changing the
Set....I don't like it either but he didnt change it. Maggie Sajak is the one that supposedly had a hand in that. She is the one that is acting like she owns the set. I read that she was the one that was running home telling her dad about every move Ryan makes and giving her dad the 411 on everything. Well keep up the good work Ryan and Vanna. See ya tonight!
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