‘Wheel of Fortune’ Viewers Have This Complaint About Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest has received a lot of praise for how well he’s taken to the role of Wheel of Fortune host since Pat Sajak‘s retirement last June, but there is one quirk which is starting to grate on some viewers.
Taking to the Wheel of Fortune Reddit forum on Friday (September 26), one user noted how they dislike how Seacrest seemingly tries to create drama by delaying the revealing of the prize card amount in the Bonus Round.
“I hate the way Ryan Seacrest reveals the prize card in the bonus round. When it’s the minimum of $40,000, he slowly opens it and slowly turns it around as if it were a bigger amount,” the user wrote. “Just open it and turn it around without hesitation when it’s just the $40,000.”
Others agreed, with one fan commenting, “He’s got those American Idol dramatics ingrained in him,” referencing Seacrest’s long-time hosting of American Idol since 2002.
“I think he’s varied his approach a little more this season, but I’m in total agreement–the prolonged wait invites contestants to think they’ve won more, so their reaction when the $40,000 is revealed is momentarily “false”. Not that they aren’t happy to win, but that they’re expecting to express a greater joy than they actually do,” said another.
“AMEN ! He must be hearing a drum roll in his head?” another added.
Another added, “I’ve also noticed that, and I HATE it cause of that it never anything but 40K HE TREATS IT LIKE 100,000 It ain’t.”
“I like Ryan! He seems excited to be there and he’s personable with the contestants. The slow reveal is frustrating, I agree!” said one fan.
“Look at the bright side, at least he isn’t Mayim Bialik. She would pause for 5 seconds before revealing it,” another quipped, referencing Bialik’s time as Jeopardy! host, where she was often criticized for taking too long a pause between revealing the correct answers.
Others were frustrated with how Seacrest rarely seems to read out the prize amount.
“I actually think Ryan is doing a good job as host, but it definitely bugs me that he NEVER says the prize amount out loud in the bonus round!! He just opens the envelope and smiles. It’s odd lol,” explained one commenter.
Another added, “I really like Ryan. I think he’s been a great fit for the show if we can’t have Pat anymore! But agreed, the slow prize card turning and not calling out the amount is frustrating.”
“I totally agree with you about him never mentioning the prize amount. Bizarre,” said one fan.
Overall, though, many were happy with how well Seacrest is doing, with one fan writing, “I actually like him more than Pat who was kind of mean to contestants frankly sometimes.”
“I hated him at first. He’s grown on me as the host. My only complaint is his casual dress code,” said another.
“I think he’s going a great job. It seems like people want to drag him because he’s not Pat’s clone. To be frank, he seems more genuinely excited to be on the show than Pat seemed for a few years now,” wrote one user.
What do you think of Seacrest as Wheel host? Does the slow prize reveal bug you, too? Let us know your thoughts below.
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Ryan seems to have lost a lot of weight. Hopefully he is ok.
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I enjoy very much the show ! He brings happiness joy to show.
I think he is acting great ! Thanks !
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I think Ryan is doing a great job! He’s definitely funnier than Pat. So what if he doesn’t say the amount on the card fast enough! People you can read, can’t you? People are so Petty! Ryan you dress fine! Keep up the great job.
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Ryan is doing a great job, even if he looks excited when the contestant wins $40,000 in the Bonus Round instead of $100,000 or even the $1 million dollar prize as someone won that yesterday after an 11 year absence.
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Need to improve dress Pat was always in suit and tie.
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I think he is doing a great job. Pat did not seem to enjoy the last years he was on. JMO
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I think Ryan will do better with the bonus “reveal” once he gets the first $100K or million dollars. Love Ryan!
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You said that at the right time! Did you see how touched he was last night with the million dollar winner? He teared up. He’s doing a great job and he’ll figure out the slow reveal.
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I like Wheel of Fortune.. but what has happened to Ryan,, he needs to eat looks withdrawn and way too skinny
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I really enjoy watching Wheel of Fortune now with Ryan as the host. Actually I think he is very pleasant and relates to the players much more than Pat did. He is a lot friendlier and more excited when the players win larger prizes. Pat seemed to talk down to the players at times. I did care for Pat as much as Ryan.
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I do not like Ryan Seacrest as host of Wheel. One of the things I dislike the most is his casual attire. Pat was such a sharp dresser. Also, he seems to lose control of the show when he lets contestants talk too much. Pat said he was going to visit the show. He has not. Is he unhappy with his replacement?
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I totally agree. He seemed kinda cold & a bit sarcastic to the contestants.
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He’s not Pat!
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See my thoughts down at the bottiom
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Too bad that all I can get since Ryan Seacrest took over are repeats. I used to enjoy watching Wheel but not any more when all I get are repeats and no one from the many places I have tried for answers has responded.
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Ryan feels like a used car salesman.
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People always complaining about something. There's enough crap in the world. Leave Ryan alone, geez , the man has a lot on his plate. Don't be so petty.
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I agree with the majority comments of Ryan's reveal in the bonus round. He does make it seem like the prize is "the big one."
I do have a small thing that bugs me. When Ryan puts both his hands in his pockets. I'm sure I'm the only one that this bothers but I just feel like it's just not professional. He could put them on the railing in front, fold his hands in front of maybe hold an index card like Pat did.
Just my 2 cents. Other than that Ryan is doing phenomenal.
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