Wheel of Fortune fans were thrilled to see Pat Sajak back on their screens – but not everyone was impressed with the rest of the line up.
The longtime host, 78, who previously handed over the reins of the main series to Ryan Seacrest, made a return for a celebrity edition of the show.
However, while many viewers welcomed the dose of nostalgia, others had a bone to pick with the celebrities featured.
The latest episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune starred Alvin and the Chipmunks actor Justin Long, Lucifer actress Rachael Harris, and Women’s National Basketball Association star Cameron Brink.
People on Reddit were less than impressed with the lineup and shared their opinions on the post titled: ‘Celebrity (?) Wheel??’
‘I admit: I am not plugged into pop culture at all, so I know I’m probably just ignorant, but who are these people?’ the poster wrote.
‘I’ve never heard of any of the ones when I manage to tune in.’
‘If you have to Google them, they’re not celebrities,’ another user chimed in.
Wheel of Fortune fans were thrilled to see Pat Sajak back on their screens, but not everyone was impressed with who joined him. The latest episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune starred actor Alvin and the Chipmunks actor Justin Long, Lucifer actress Rachael Harris, and Women’s National Basketball Association star Cameron Brink
The longtime host made a return for a celebrity edition of the show, even after handing over the reins of the main series to Ryan Seacrest. However, while viewers welcomed the dose of nostalgia, many had a bone to pick with the ‘celebrities’ featured
Others agreed, with one viewer saying the trio ‘barely qualifies’ for the show’s title.
‘The only one I recognize is Justin Long and even that’s a stretch,’ one person added.
‘Great show to watch but I think the word “celebrity” just might be a stretch for many guests on the show,’ someone penned.
Someone responded: ‘Agree, kind of like Dancing with the Stars.’
‘I often Google to find who they are. Celebrity indeed,’ a comment read.
Still, some fans were quick to defend the casting.
‘Tonight’s Celeb wheel had two pretty famous people. Justin Long has been in NUMEROUS movies,’ one supporter wrote.
‘Rachael Harris is a comedian who has been in numerous TV shows (Lucifer being her longest-tenured). Nobody knows WNBA players except for Caitlyn Clark. Lol.
‘The girl tonight was the second overall pick so she’s kinda high profile in the league I’d say.’
People on Reddit weren’t impressed with the lineup and shared their opinions on the thread titled: ‘Celebrity (?) Wheel??’
While the celebrity picks sparked backlash, Pat Sajak’s return seemed to charm longtime fans many of whom have struggled to warm up to Ryan Seacrest’s revamped version of the show
Seacrest took over hosting duties for the regular edition earlier this year, upgrading the puzzle board and visuals, as well as better prizes, including concert and sports tickets
While the celebrity picks sparked backlash, Pat Sajak’s return seemed to charm longtime fans – many of whom have struggled to warm up to Seacrest’s revamped version of the show.
‘And Pat came back to host? I thought he was completely retired,’ someone wondered.
‘I think Pat coming back for that’s kinda neat, personally,’ another replied.
Seacrest took over hosting duties for the regular edition earlier this year, upgrading the puzzle board and visuals, as well as better prizes, including concert and sports tickets.
