Look out, Jim Thornton, you have some stiff competition headed your way. Jim has become a popular figure and familiar voice among Wheel of Fortune fans since his 2011 debut as the show’s announcer. The longtime broadcaster is well-known for his signature voice, narrating every episode of Wheel of Fortune, introducing the host and hostess,
After their bonus round win, a Wheel of Fortune contestant was bombarded on stage during Cruise Week. While celebrating his win, Frank Mantesana’s son, brother, and brother-in-law mobbed him, but host Ryan Seacrest was there to make sure things didn’t get too out of hand. Frank appeared on the January 16 episode, beating out his
In a rare moment, Ryan Seacrest was caught off guard during a Wheel of Fortune contestant’s bonus round. A contestant named Ricky Brown from Easton, Pennsylvania, worked his way to a bonus round after dominating his opponents, Karen Morgan and Lisa McDaniel. Ricky was the big winner in the Cruise Week game, earning himself $24,000
Wheel of Fortune is pressing pause on production. Due to the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area, filming for the popular weeknight game show has come to a screeching halt. As The U.S. Sun reports, an insider confirmed that Wheel of Fortune is on a filming hiatus this week. “Every Wheel and Jeopardy taping
Finding out you’ve been chosen to compete on Wheel of Fortune is exciting news to receive. Such was the case for a Wheel of Fortune fan who received their confirmation email this month. The prospective contestant started a thread on Reddit, where they announced their approval and asked former contestants for tips and advice ahead
Wheel of Fortune watchers are up in arms after a contestant was awarded a win they deemed incorrect. The January 10 episode of Wheel of Fortune in question featured contestants Kiana Moreland, Frankie Allocca, and Cara Green. The third game of the evening granted Kiana, Frankie, and Cara the opportunity to solve a puzzle in
One Wheel of Fortune contestant got the surprise of a lifetime, thanks to some help from Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. To celebrate Wheel of Fortune’s 50th anniversary, Ryan and Vanna are celebrating some milestones at Sony Pictures Studios. And, as it turned out, a milestone actually took place on set earlier in the week.
Vanna White showed Ryan Seacrest her thoughtful side over the holidays. The duo has formed a close relationship since working together on Wheel of Fortune. With a recent gift she brought to Sony Pictures Studios, Vanna proved to her co-worker that she pays attention to what he says and picks up on his hints. As
Wheel of Fortune viewers called out a contestant for not finishing the year with a bang. Elizabeth Caprini from Imperial Beach, California, was one of three contestants on the December 31, 2024 episode of Wheel of Fortune. Elizabeth’s efforts throughout the game earned her a spot in the bonus round, giving her a chance to
Ryan Seacrest is reflecting on the time he spent with Dick Clark. Since 2005, Ryan has been hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square in New York City. After his predecessor, Dick Clark, suffered a stroke, Ryan filled in for the legendary host and was named the permanent host of the annual soiree in