Ryan Seacrest Faces Backlash on Wheel of Fortune

Ryan Seacrest, the new host of 'Wheel of Fortune', faced backlash from viewers after allowing a contestant to mispronounce 'espresso' as 'expresso' during a recent episode. This incident, where contestant Kenneth Blount-Hames won by a mere $100, has sparked outrage among fans who believe Seacrest undermined the show's strict pronunciation rules. Critics on social media pointed out that similar mispronunciations in the past led to disqualifications, raising questions about the consistency of the game's rules under Seacrest's hosting. Furthermore, viewers were also displeased with Seacrest's slow response in announcing another contestant's victory, describing it as robotic. This series of missteps has led fans to wonder if the show is changing for the worse under Seacrest's leadership. The situation echoes previous controversies during Pat Sajak's tenure, indicating a potential shift in the show's handling of contestant responses.