Wheel of Fortune has all the time been one of many most-watched sport exhibits on tv. Nevertheless, one thing occurred that angered many followers of the present. In Pat Sajak’s remaining season as host, it dropped to 3rd place within the sport present rankings. This shocked the fanbase, they usually took their anger out on the present that moved previous it into second place.
Right here is who moved forward of Wheel of Fortune within the rankings and what the followers needed to say about it.
Household Feud Strikes Previous Wheel Of Fortune In The Rankings
Wheel of Fortune was sitting in second place on the Nielsen rankings for Syndicated Packages and comfortably held that spot till July. In the course of the remaining season of Pat Sajak’s tenure as host, the present ended up dropping to 3rd place, falling behind Household Feud.
This occurred when Wheel of Fortune’s rankings dropped to three.5, which was sufficient to drop it to 3rd place. Whereas nobody was stunned that Jeopardy! sat within the primary spot with a 4.2 ranking; what shocked many followers of Wheel of Fortune was that Household Feud moved up to now forward of it into third place. Not solely that, however Household Feud matched Jeopardy!’s 4.2 ranking.
Followers of the favored sport present weren’t comfortable and determined to begin throwing shade on the extra common sport present.
- “WTH? Household Feud is the crassest present ever. I assumed it had an viewers of like 12 individuals.”
- “I assume I’m slightly out of it. I had no concept that numerous individuals discovered it entertaining… Steve Harvey’s schtick bought previous very quick.”
- “I’m wondering how a lot event fatigue is an element?”
For its half, the Wheel of Fortune finale introduced in 11 million followers to see the swan music for the host. Nevertheless, the July rankings are for the reruns, largely from the ultimate season. That probably explains the drop, as Household Feud has extra head-turning moments.
Followers Really feel Household Feud Is Getting Too ‘Crass’
There are lots of followers who really feel that Household Feud is attending to “crass” with too many “soiled” questions and sexual innuendos. There are even individuals who really feel it’s not dwelling as much as the present’s title. These individuals don’t perceive that the “Household” in Household Feud refers to households competing in opposition to one another. It has by no means been a “household present.”
Whereas many followers have blasted the present currently, its rankings equal that of Jeopardy! and this exhibits that the vocal dissenters are within the minority. Extra individuals than ever are watching the present, and with such giant rerun numbers, it’s clear the present’s risque humor is probably going why.
What are your ideas on Household Feud beating Wheel of Fortune in viewership numbers? Do you suppose Ryan Seacrest will assist pull these numbers again up? Tell us your ideas within the feedback beneath.
Shawn S. Lealos has been a contract author for over 25 years and is a voting member of the Oklahoma Movie Critics Circle. He’s additionally a broadcast creator with a e-book concerning the Stephen King Greenback Child Filmmakers.
