With recent rumblings of a Wheel Of Fortune shake-up in the works, fans of the show are completely torn over Ryan Seacrest and Pat Sajak. So, what did viewers have to say recently on the subject?

Many Wheel Of Fortune Fans Want Pat Sajak To Return

Even though Pat Sajak announced his retirement from Wheel Of Fortune after hosting the program for decades, many viewers would still like him to return. Regularly online, commenters often say how much they miss Sajak and everything he did to make the game show into what it is today.

One thing about game shows like Wheel Of Fortune is, viewers get caught up in the tradition and nostalgia of a show. When someone like Pat hosts the same show for decades, viewers get used to the particular way he does things. So, when Ryan Seacrest came on board, and even now, viewers continue to call out every single instance where Ryan does something differently from the way that Pat did.

Some Viewers Are Slowly Warming Up To Ryan Seacrest

Despite all of the hate that Ryan Seacrest gets as the new Wheel Of Fortune host, there are some viewers who are starting to get behind him. Many viewers understand the daunting task that Ryan had ahead of him when he decided to take the reins from Pat, and some viewers are giving him a little more wiggle room than others.

For Ryan Seacrest’s part in all of this, he has certainly tried to put his own stamp on things in this new era for the game show, and while a lot of it has been hit or miss, some Wheel Of Fortune fans are slowly coming around, as they accept, somewhat reluctantly, that this is the new direction that the show is going in.
Wheel Of Fortune: Ryan Seacrest/YouTube

Many Wheel Of Fortune Fans Torn Between Hosts

Based on recent comments from Wheel Of Fortune fans, the Pat Sajak versus Ryan Seacrest debate is not as clear-cut as it might seem. Viewers from both sides expressed their feelings on the matter, especially in light of insiders saying that execs may be looking to shake things up following a recent ratings dip for the show.
Wheel Of Fortune: Ryan Seacrest/YouTube

One commenter recently said: “I think Ryan is doing a great job and people have to learn to expect changes in life! I liked Pat but Ryan has brought more life to the show!”
A second commenter chimed in, adding: “I’m sorry but I think Ryan Seacrest sucks at being a host of WOF.. Big time. He doesn’t have the right personality for a game show host. And I believe he is really trying to leave his mark on WOF so people will think he is better than Pat Sajack…”
A third person said: “Pat was becoming very boring! Ryan is great and a burst of fresh energy. I would hate to see him go.”
Another person said: “I think that he’s settling in just fine. The first week was a bit off, but he’s polite, personable, and funny now. He interacts with the guest very well. He’s not Pat, but why would anyone want him to act like a clone? Pat was afraid to stay near the winners, but when Ryan got knocked down, he took it in stride. Some people just don’t like change.”

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