'Wheel Of Fortune' Fans Have Strong Opinions As Ryan Seacrest Makes His Debut, But It’s Not The New Host They’re Upset About

A new era has dawned on one of the best game shows of all time, as Ryan Seacrest made his official debut as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune". Season 42 premiered on the TV schedule as the first without Pat Sajak, who retired at the end of the previous season. As expected, "Wheel" watchers had some strong opinions about the big changes made since June, but surprisingly, the new host wasn’t the viewers’ primary point of contention.

Ever since Ryan Seacrest was announced as the successor to one of the greatest game show hosts ever in Pat Sajak, fans haven’t been able to hold back their strong opinions — whether that was enthusiasm for what the American Idol host would bring to "Wheel of Fortune" or dread for the inevitable changes. That didn’t change September 9, but as people took to social media with their thoughts on Seacrest’s debut, it wasn’t the host who was the target of their complaints — it was the new set.