Some fans think the odd turn of events could be the fault of the new host — with comments that “Ryan brought some bad mojo with him” and theories that “It’s the wheel retaliating against Ryan.” Despite Seacrest suffering his first big flub in recent days, others offered a possible explanation that, if true, is way more logical. RegisPhone wrote:

Ryan Seacrest has spun into some backlash from Wheel of Fortune fans for stepping in too early and before a bonus round was technically over. On Tuesday, October 14’s episode, Andy Schwartz, who earlier shouted out his “real and spectacular wife” (cheering from the sidelines) and his basement bar called “Mel’s Two Taps” made a late comeback to win the game.

Show bosses are 'popping champagne' after Seacrest 'blew Pat Sajak's ratings out of the water', a show insider claimed.

Since Ryan Seacrest started hosting Wheel of Fortune, he’s been getting heavily criticized for a variety of reasons such as his energy, his hosting style, and now his fashion