‘Wheel of Fortune’ is No Longer Family-Friendly

One Million Moms suspects parents may be shocked when they discover that the once family-friendly Wheel of Fortune game show is no more. Unfortunately, the recently added puzzle category “What the Fun” aims at a mature, modern audience with insinuated profanity, making it no longer suitable for family viewing.

Wheel of Fortune (often referred to as “Wheel”) has aired continuously since 1975 with prior hosts Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak. In 2024, Ryan Seacrest claimed the hosting role, collaborating with Vanna White as co-host. While this change was made, the game show continues to maintain its advertised reputation as viewing for the entire family – even safe for children as young as eight years old.

This popular American television game show involves contestants spinning a wheel, selecting letters, and using them to solve word puzzles for varied categories. A correct answer allows them to win cash and prizes.

It is not the show it was with this implication of the f-word. This is unnecessary in any program, especially one marketed for the entire family. Parents will have to explain to their children that the primetime program they were once allowed to watch is no longer a clean show.

Wheel of Fortune has deliberately chosen to include controversial categories instead of wholesome ones. One Million Moms finds this highly inappropriate.

The show’s producers do not care about what children hear; everyone knows kids repeat what they hear. Insinuated profanity in any show is extremely disrespectful to families. This series should maintain its original design.

Wheel of Fortune needs to know that parents disapprove!

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