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‘Wheel of Fortune’ New Season Changes Ahead Of Debut

Author Kayla Morgan

The 42nd season of Wheel of Fortune will bring in a new chapter as longtime host Pat Sajak officially retired on June 7. One of the most notable changes? The appearance of the show’s puzzle board which has been creating quite a stir online as photos of the updated set emerge.

Fans got their first look at the modernized set through Instagram posts. One from ABC 7 LA reporter George Pennacchio and another from the official Wheel of Fortune account.

New Changes Coming to Wheel of Fortune

The show’s centerpiece, the puzzle board, now features a larger, more polished look with a new gold-tiled border, as seen in the first poster of Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White as the new co-hosts. Photos posted on BuzzerBlog’s X account show the new puzzle board positioned on rounded steps, a departure from the previous rectangular ones, against a brightly lit teal blue background.

Fan reactions are mixed. “It’s certainly… interesting, to say the least,” one commented on X. Another added, “I miss the old one with Pat—nothing will ever replace the original host.” However, some are embracing the change—”I love it!” said a third fan.

Seacrest has expressed some nerves about stepping into Sajak’s role. “My heart’s pounding,” he said on Instagram. “I’m so excited
 You know, I could not sleep last night, I was so excited. I slept OK, but still very excited for the alarm to go off.” Fans are eager for his debut as well. “It’s like your first day of school, so excited!! We will miss Pat but can’t wait to see your debut! [hand clap emoji] [movie reel emoji],” one commenter noted.

Wheel of Fortune returns on September 9, with Seacrest also hosting Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on ABC, scheduled to premiere on October 7.

Fans can rest easy, though. Major changes won’t disrupt the familiar format. “With this game show, it’s such a success and has been for generations,” Seacrest told PEOPLE. “You don’t mess with it, just don’t mess with it. Just get out of the way, say ‘Good evening’ and let’s play
 I think I have so much adrenaline rushing through my body. Excitement is the word because it’s such a phenomenal show. I’ve been a fan. I grew up watching the show, and I can’t wait to take over after the legendary Pat Sajak.”

Seacrest is also pleased that Vanna White will continue as co-host. “We texted recently, and she’s the most lovely person,” he told PEOPLE. “We’ve known each other for a long time, and I think we both feel excitement about all of this
 And also, just to watch Pat and Vanna celebrate their final year together after 40-plus years co-hosting that show, it’s history in the making.”

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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