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[HOT NEWS] New ‘Big Bang Theory’ Series in the Works at Max. The comedy will be released soon

Creator Chuck Lorre is prepping what will be the second offshoot of TV’s longest-running multicamera comedy.

The cast of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ Michael Yarish/CBS/courtesy Everett Collection

Bazinga!

Max, the newly named merged HBO Max-Discovery+ service, is reteaming with Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre for a new series set in the same world as the former CBS hit. Plot details are being kept under wraps for what would be the second offshoot of television’s longest-running multicamera comedy series ever. Prequel series Young Sheldon, currently airing its sixth season on CBS, was the first offshoot from Big Bang Theory. The flagship series, created by Lorre and Bill Prady, aired for 12 seasons on CBS. The new Big Bang, like the flagship and prequel series, hails from Warner Bros. Television. The studio has been Lorre’s home for decades.

Big Bang Theory streams exclusively on Max (the former HBO Max) following a landmark deal with Lorre and Warners. The studio is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, with the extension of the Big Bang Theory franchise coming exclusively to streaming rather than being sold to Paramount Global’s CBS. Young Sheldon currently ranks as the most watched comedy on broadcast among total viewers. That follows the trajectory of the original series, which was a hit with total viewers and the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic.

The Big Bang Theory launched in 2007 and wrapped its run in 2019 after 279 episodes. Emmy-nominated star Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon Cooper, ultimately was responsible for the show coming to an end after he decided to walk away from the series rather than continue on. Lorre had always been adamant about only continuing the show if the entire cast — Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch — wanted to continue the show.

“I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of going on without the whole ensemble — and the whole ensemble is why we succeeded,” Lorre previously told THR. “In pulling it apart and re-approaching it as a fraction of what it was just never felt right to me. I’ve seen other shows try and fail to take a character out of their realm and carry on. And maybe Frasier is the only thing I could think of off the top of my head where it really did work, thanks to the lightning strike of David Hyde Pierce.”

At the conclusion of the series, the central stars earned $1 million an episode on top of their ownership points on the show. Many also parlayed the show’s success into overall deals with producers Warner Bros. Television.

“It was the first time in my life of doing this show that it occurred to me that I might want to not do another contract after [season] 12 was up,” Parsons told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s May 2019 wrap party. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m an Aries or just because maybe I’m in touch with myself. Whatever it is, once I had that thought, I was like, ‘Well, that’s your answer.’”

Lorre, meanwhile, had always been open about the reasons to expand the franchise beyond Young Sheldon.

“Truthfully, the reason for a spinoff is economics, and that’s not the reason to do a show,” Lorre said as part of a wide-ranging interview pegged to his 2019 THR Producer of the Year honor. “You should do a show because you have something you really love and you want to do it. Economics follow passion. If you start with economics … well, shit, become a network executive.”

Big Bang ended with Leonard (Galecki) and Penny (Cuoco) expecting their first child. That idea naturally created talk of a spinoff that could follow the married couple on their path to becoming parents.

“(Laughing.) No. I don’t want to be too definitive, but then I was in my weird way. I feel like these seven characters share seven different areas of the same brain. We have split them off in every single different division you can and it all works. There’s no two that don’t work together. I don’t think it would be a disaster, but it wouldn’t be Big Bang,” Galecki previously told THR when asked about a Leonard and Penny spinoff. Added Cuoco: “Uhhh, no! But if Chuck asked me I would highly consider it because I don’t say no to Chuck! … I think they’re going to be awesome parents. They waited so many years and they’re so fun and easygoing. Or Penny is really kind of easygoing! I think they’d be adorable parents. I can only imagine.”

The new Big Bang offshoot becomes Lorre’s latest series for Max, joining Sebastian Maniscalco comedy How to Be a Bookie. That series, like Young Sheldon, hails from Warner Bros. TV. Lorre also exec produces the CBS comedy Bob Hearts Abishola. He is repped by UTA.

[BREAKING NEWS] Big Bang Theory to RETURN after the success of Young Sheldon

Underrated Big Bang Theory character to return for new spin-off series

Sitcom character deserves more appreciation

The Big Bang Theory universe is expanding with a brand new spin-off – and a former character will be making a return.

It was reported in October 2024 that the second off-shoot would arrive after the success of Young Sheldon. It is set to focus on three characters from the original series: comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, his girlfriend Denise and recurring character Bert Kibbler.

Kevin Sussmann, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn are all set to reprise their roles in the series, which is currently being written ahead of an expected greenlight from Max.

On Tuesday (11 February), Deadline reported that another character will be showing up: plasma physicist Barry Kripke, played by John Ross Bowie.

News of another Big Bang Theory spin-off after Young Sheldon was met with a mixed reception. Many were quick to question the necessity for yet another show based on the hit sitcom, which ran for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2020.

The original became a huge hit for CBS and saw its lead stars, including Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, become some of the highest-paid stars on TV.

‘Big Bang Theory’ character Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie) (CBS)

Young Sheldon became another hit for CBS, lasting for seven seasons from 2017 to 2024. When the show came to an end, executive producer Steve Holland stated: “This is the right time for this story to come to an end.”

It seems like people have had enough. In response to the new spin-off, X/Twitter has been filled with posts urging them to move on from the idea and create something original instead.

“That’s going to be a hard pass from me,” one person wrote, with another adding: “OR… and hear me out… we green light or revive more original sitcoms that had original characters and an original plot line and haven’t gotten to see the light of day instead of making constant revivals and reboots and spinoffs”

One person stated: “Cancel it, I’m begging,” with another asking: “Why? Literally why?”

Spin-offs are currently rife in the TV schedules, with new shows based on Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, The Walking Dead and The Boys either currently on or in the works.

Reba McEntire decided to break her unspoken rule for her son Shelby Blackstock (whom she shares with ex-husband Narvel Blackstock)’s 35th birthday, Calls Son ‘One of the Biggest Blessings of My Life’ and she shared a sweet video montage of a photoshoot the duo did back in the day

Reba McEntire Calls Her Son “a Blessing” as She Posts Heartfelt Throwback Photos

Reba McEntire is taking things all the way back, and she’s doing it for a reason fans will melt over.

The country singer loves to share throwback moments of her career over the years — but it’s rare for her to showcase her family.

Well, she decided to break her unspoken rule for her son Shelby Blackstock (whom she shares with ex-husband Narvel Blackstock)’s 35th birthday, and she shared a sweet video montage of a photoshoot the duo did back in the day.

As folks watched a young Reba and Shelby ham it up for the camera, the Happy’s Place star couldn’t help but get affectionate about how special the two’s bond is to her.

“One of the greatest blessings God has given me,” she wrote on Instagram on February 23. “I love you with all my heart, Shelby.”

When folks caught wind of Reba walking down memory lane in order to celebrate Shelby’s special day, they immediately bombarded her with heartfelt messages in the comments.

“Mama and her boy and light of her life!! Blessed are you both!!! 🥰,” one person affectionately wrote. “Aww Shelby doo!!! Happy birthday 🎉 here’s to many more!! ❤️,” another exclaimed. “Happy Birthday @shelbyblackstock the time sure has flown by. I hope you had an amazing day celebrating your special day ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” a different follower added.

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Well, this is such a sweet way to celebrate family love! And for those aren’t familiar with Reba’s son, Shelby is an accomplished race car driver whose been in the industry since at least 2010. He married his wife Marissa Branch in 2022, and the two currently reside in Nashville, per People.

Speaking to the outlet in October 2022 about her bond with Shelby, Reba shared how his presence in her life has made her a better person today.

“Shelby is a gift from God to me,” she said at the time. “We’re very close. I was a very self-centered person to a degree before Shelby. But then there’s a little character who you are given the job to protect and nurture and love and teach, so all the attention’s not on you anymore.”

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Happy birthday, Shelby!

Fans Are Losing Their Minds and Spreading Strange Rumors After Wheel of Fortune reveals ‘REAL REASON’ Vanna White will be ‘REPLACED’

Wheel of Fortune reveals ‘real reason’ Vanna White will be ‘replaced’ amid beloved host’s bitter battle for salary raise

WHEEL of Fortune has shockingly opted to replace Vanna White for a week of upcoming episodes; a source has now claimed why.

The iconic letter-turner is in the midst of unresolved contract negotiations to get higher pay amid host Pat Sajak’s upcoming retirement.

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Vanna White is being subbed out for a week’s worth of Wheel of Fortune episodesCredit: Getty

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This is the first time in 30 years the ageless Vanna won’t be presenting lettersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Vanna, 66, will miss a few episodes of Wheel of Fortune this fall, Puck News reported.

Vanna apparently contracted Covid-19 in late July while Wheel was filming its annual Teachers Week, which is scheduled to air in October.

Instead of halting production, producers decided to bring in a sub.

They contacted Teacher of the Year recipient, Bridgette Donald-Blue, to replace Vanna at the letter board for the week of episodes.

Vanna’s absence from the show will be her first in nearly 30 years.

But a source told TV Line the beloved game show had no choice in not waiting for Vanna to recuperate.

‘NOT FEASIBLE TO RESCHEDULE’

The insider explained on Friday that production on Teachers Week was forced to continue without Vanna because of the set-in-stone schedule.

They shared: “Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the academic school year starting, it was not feasible to reschedule that day.”

Five episodes – or a week’s worth- are taped in a single day.

The source continued: “In keeping with the Teachers Week theme, Bridgette Donald-Blue graciously agreed fill in for Vanna for those five episodes.”

That said, Wheel was able to keep Vanna on the board for the second tape day of the special.

Wheel rescheduled the following day’s taping to accommodate Vanna’s absence.

Thus, Vanna will be out for one week’s worth of episodes but not the entire two-week stretch.

TV Line contacted Sony, Wheel’s parent company, who declined to comment.

VANNA LAWYERS UP FOR ‘FAIR PAY’

The news comes, however, as Vanna is reportedly in tense contract negations, hoping to get her first reported raise in 18 years.

Longtime host Pat, 76, recently announced he will retire in June 2024 after 40 years of hosting.

Ryan Seacrest, 48, will take over for him after the end of next season, marking the end of an era and the start of a new one.

Vanna is demanding a well-earned pay bump as she reportedly makes half of what Pat makes now.

Sources told People: “50 percent of Pat’s salary is so outrageous that no one in their right mind could say that it’s fair.

“The negotiation is asking for much more than 50 percent of his salary. It’s asking for the same pay – if not more.”

In a resurfaced interview with Esquire, Vanna once claimed that she “worked harder” than her co-host.

“My position is much more, what’s the word? I work a lot harder,” joked Vanna at the time. “I’ve walked thousands of miles. And he didn’t have to do that. In my heels, no less.”

Vanna hired high-powered lawyer Bryan Friedman to negotiate two deals – one for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and the other for the long-running syndicated show, according to TMZ.

Negotiations for the syndicated program have reportedly halted due to the Writers Guild of America strike.

But an insider told the outlet: “It’s gonna get ugly if Sony doesn’t get more serious.”

Meanwhile, for her new contract for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the 66-year-old star will receive a “meaningful bump” and is expected to make $100,000 per episode.

Pat reportedly makes $400,000 an episode.

This comes as TMZ previously confirmed that Vanna makes about $3million a year overall.

Pat reportedly makes about $15million a year overall, according to the outlet.

Negotiations between Vanna and Sony have become “very difficult,” an insider close to the situation also told TMZ.

Another source claimed the hostess “feels like it’s a statement for all women” and is reportedly negotiating for “a minimum of what is fair.”

However, a source has told People that the previous report from TMZ was inaccurate, including the claim that Vanna accepted an offer of $100,000 per episode to continue the show’s Celebrity edition.

RARELY OFF THE BOARD

Vanna has only been away from the show three times in history.

In 1986, her predecessor Susan Stafford returned while Vanna grieved the death of her boyfriend, John Gibson, after a tragic plane crash, per People.

The second time was when Tricia Gist took over during Vanna’s two-week honeymoon with ex-husband George San Pietro in 1991- with whom Vanna shares her two children.

Tricia stepped in once more that year when Vanna contracted a cold.

On two occasions, Pat’s daughter, Maggie, has taken on puzzle duties but Vanna was still on-screen.

One was in 2019 during her father’s surgery recovery – Vanna hosted.

The other was in 2023 for Celebrity Wheel and Vanna competed.

Season 41 of Wheel premieres on Sept. 11 and will be Pat’s last.

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A source claimed that Vanna fell ill and ‘it was not feasible to reschedule’ the two-week teachers specialCredit: Getty

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So Bridget Donald-Blue will host the first week [or tape day] but Vanna will be back to host the second half of itCredit: LinkedIn/Bridgette Donald Blue

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Vanna’s fight to get at least half of co-host Pat’s salary amid his retirement is unresolved. She’s only missed Wheel three times – the most recent in 1991Credit: Getty

Wheel of Fortune fans are devastated by the recent updates about Vanna White, as the RUMORS appear to be CONFIRMED

Vanna White’s childhood home threatened by 1-block road extension

Twenty-three-year-old Johnny White is already a proud homeowner in North Myrtle Beach.

He planned to keep the home forever when he purchased it about two years ago.

But the investment he hoped to keep for his whole life — and Vanna White’s childhood home — may be threatened by a RIDE 4 project on the horizon.

The humble two-bedroom bungalow on Madison Drive could be in the direct path of a road extension, meaning its potential demolition.

The Possum Trot Road extension is a one-block road extension which is on the RIDE 4 project list approved by voters in November. The extension of the road across Highway 17 could lead to right-of-way acquisition and the demolition of two small businesses and two small homes.

White didn’t learn that his home was threatened until after RIDE 4 was approved by voters and he saw a news article on Facebook mentioning the project.

Vanna White, the nationally recognized and longtime co-host of the gameshow Wheel of Fortune, lived in the house Johnny now lives in when she was young.

Vanna (no relation to Johnny), visited North Myrtle Beach last year when she took fans to various locations in the city she grew up in, including Hoskin’s restaurant on Main Street and her elementary school on a tour in a double-decker bus. She also visited the house on Madison Drive.

“Vanna was on the top of it with like 50 of her fans on the tour bus waving as they drove by. They stopped in front and camera crews came out and Vanna came and talked with me for a little bit. They asked me a few questions on camera. Then she came inside without any cameras and looked around,” Johnny said. “She remembered the wood beams and everything about it. She has a picture of her when she was probably two or three years old in front of the house. I helped her recreate that picture.”

A tentative drawing of the project on the RIDE 4 website shows Possum Trot Road extending straight across Highway 17 and connecting to Madison Drive. An aerial view of the intersection shows that two houses and two businesses – Noah’s Ark Baby Shop and No Nuts Ice Cream – would be in the path of the project.

The one-block road extension is estimated to cost $23 million, according to an estimate made by SCDOT.

One-block road extension could displace North Myrtle Beach business

Though the exact route has not been finalized and there are still many steps to take until the project breaks ground, North Myrtle Beach Public Works Director Kevin Blayton said the Possum Trot Road extension would “be done in one form or another.”

The Possum Trot project was listed on the “year 6-10” timeframe on the November ballot.

Blayton said the decision on which entity will manage the project is yet to be made and that during the project evaluation, alternative routes will be considered.

Johnny and his parents, John White and Lorrie White, say they feel trapped while they stand in limbo not knowing the future of the house.

“We were told it could be four to five years [before we know],” John said. “But that doesn’t help, because what does that do to Johnny and his house? It’s like holding him hostage in his house. He can’t do anything. If you think it’s going to be torn down in four years, you can’t add on to your house, you don’t want to repaint or make improvements because what’s the point if they just tear it down?”

John and Lorrie said they are proud of their son, who makes a living playing music at local venues and was able to purchase a house at the age of 21 with his parents being cosigners.

For his mother who has seen her son succeed as a young adult, it’s especially frustrating to think of the possibility of Johnny’s house being taken by eminent domain.

“He’s done everything right,” Lorrie said. “He’s entrepreneurial. He saved up. He bought a house, paid cash for his truck. He’s got this lucrative music business and a great setup for his house, not only as a living space but as a business spot with a studio. So he set it up just right, and to not even be notified is just beyond infuriating. I just can’t get over it.”

Johnny said he felt “kind of insulted” when he found out.

He’d planned to keep his house on Madison Drive for his whole life, eventually planning to rent it out when he decided to upsize or if he wanted to move somewhere else to further pursue music.

But now, his main worry is not losing money on his first big purchase, which was made using a 30-year mortgage.

“I’m paying majority interest right now on my loan. So in the last two years, I’ve paid probably 70 grand in mortgage and I’ve put maybe $10,000 into principal. The rest is interest,” Johnny said.

The Possum Trot Road Extension is one of many items on the RIDE 4 project list, which is funded by a 1% transportation tax that will continue for 25 years.

RIDE 4 projects are expected to cost more than $6.5 billion combined. The list of projects was determined by a sales tax commission made up of three Horry County appointees and one appointee each from Conway, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach.

City Councilman Jay Baldwin, the North Myrtle Beach representative on the commission, said the main intention of the project was for golf cart travel.

“The Possum Trot Road extension was one of the many projects in the city limits that were included in the Ride IV project list and is intended primarily to facilitate golf cart crossings in the area,” Baldwin said.

“Many residents prefer to travel by golf cart when making short trips and we want to do everything we can to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow for all motorists. After much discussion with engineers and members of the SCDOT it was determined that a full four-way stop is the best way to enhance safety, help with connectivity and reduce traffic on crowded streets like Anne Street, 6th Avenue North and Highway 17.”

Those potentially affected by the project say increasing golf cart access is not worth the destruction of homes and businesses – and the history.

“The main significance of this is when you drive into the city, it says hometown of Vanna White, and this is the home they’re referring to,” Johnny said. “So I think it’s ironic that they would consider tearing it down when that’s on their welcome sign.”

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player exposes host Ryan Seacrest’s s TRUE PERSONALITY in real life. It’s truly UNEXPECTED

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player reveals how Ryan Seacrest truly is when cameras are off: “He makes you…”

Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest on Wheel of Fortune | (Cover image source: YouTube | Wheel of Fortune)

Pat Sajak was mostly loved and at times criticized by “Wheel of Fortune” fans, but he was a familiar face who they were comfortable with. Ever since Ryan Seacrest took over the hosting duties of “Wheel Of Fortune,”  he has naturally been compared to the iconic Sajak who led the show for decades.

While most like the new host’s charm and personality on the show, die-hard fans of Sajak often feel he falls short. Recently, a player who shared the stage with Seacrest on the show shared some insight into how the host is in real life.

Screenshot showing Ryan Seacrest alongside contestant Cody Munger (Image source: YouTube/Wheel Of Fortune)

In a Reddit thread called “The new guy,” on the show’s unofficial forum, fans of “Wheel Of Fortune” discussed Ryan’s performance as the new host.

Further, lauding the host’s looks, one Redditor, u/Aggravating-Body-721 wrote, “He dresses nice, is personable & engaging with all the contestants & their families. I like the new guy!” In the replies to the comment, Cody Munger who appeared on the show’s “Big Tournament Championship” last year, chimed in to share his insight. He shared his experience with Ryan off-camera and claimed that the new host has an easygoing personality which is partly responsible for his success.

“I got to play recently and when my friends/family ask me about him, I say that I get why he’s so successful,” u/CodyyeMunger wrote. He further continued that Seacrest was very fun to be around as well. “He was so nice and fun to be around. He makes you comfortable and forget that millions of people are watching you play,” he wrote.

The former contestant even attributed his success on the show to the host. “He was a big factor in all of my week having as much fun as we did,” he added. This was evident in Munger’s bonus round where Seacrest talked to him like a friend. Going into the bonus round, Munger introduced his buddies Jason and Billy. “Well, let’s hope it goes really well tonight. I’d like to meet you up on stage this time around, so don’t screw it up,” Seacrest told Munger, putting his warmth on display.

Screenshot showing Seacrest and Munger at the wheel (Image source: YouTube/Wheel Of Fortune)

Munger emerged victorious in the episode, winning the week-long BetMGM Big Winners Tournament with $27,150 in cash and a prize trip to Atlantic City. Going into the bonus round, he had a  $94,900 jackpot at stake.

The Bonus Round featured a four-word puzzle, which read, “O_T     O_    T_E    _ _ Y” after the standard letters “R, S, T, L, N, E” and Munger’s “C, D, Y, O,” were filled in. When the 10-second timer went off, Cody wasted no time to solve it by guessing, “Out of The Way.” While Vanna White immediately started clapping, it took a moment for Seacrest to register the answer. “Cody? That’s it,” Seacrest yelled after an awkward pause. The elated contestant finally threw his head back in relief.

“You got it! Congratulations,” Seacrest added as confetti was showered on the stage, and the camera showed the amount close to $100,000 that Munger had just won.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Has Controversy After Last-Second Answer, Fans are DISAPPOINTED by the show’s decision

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Has Controversy After Last-Second Answer

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Controversy as Player Has Wild Win on Buzzer Beater

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A Wheel of Fortune player had a stunning buzzer beater win….but some fans think she might have gotten lucky with the judges. Sarah LaPilusa, a mental health clinic owner and psychologist from Poway, California, reached the Bonus Round on the Wednesday, February 27 episode, and left fans debating if the judges made the right call.

She versed Jimmy Holgerson, an Air Force member for the last 22 years who had speech problems growing up, from Goldsboro, North Carolina. He said that Wheel helped him overcome his problems and enunciate better. Also competing was Yolanda Tillett, who enjoys traveling with her husband and best friend, Monique, and her best friend’s husband, Ricky. Tillett revealed that she has partied with Snoop Dogg and showed off her beatboxing skills.

This beatboxing on Wheel of fortune is pure gold #WheelOfFortune #beatboxing pic.twitter.com/Cy9lmu04Gs

— JackBurton (@JackBurtonmee) February 27, 2025

 

By the end of the show, Holgerson ended with $2,000. Tillett was in second with $13,500. LaPilusa ended with $15,050 and a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

LaPilusa brought her husband, Justin, and two kids, Samantha and Ally, with her to the game show, whom she introduced at the end of the show. They wished her luck as she spun the wheel.

The game show contestant chose the category “People” for her final puzzle. After Wheel gave her “R,S,T,L,N, and E,” she guessed “M,B,H, and O.” The puzzle then looked like this: “_ _ SS_   B_B_ES.”

“Jazzy babies,” she said, which was wrong. Just as the buzzer went off, she yelled, “Fussy babies!”

Host Ryan Seacrest was shocked. “Oh my God! It is ‘Fussy Babies.’ Did she make it in time, judges?” he asked.

He waited a second before saying, “You got it!”

Lapilusa screamed and jumped around the stage, hugging Seacrest.

“Congratulations!” he said, chuckling. She won an additional $40,000 to add to her total, leaving with $55,050.

“That was incredible! I’ve never seen anything so close,” Seacrest said.

Fans were torn on her win, as some thought she got it after the buzzer.

“THE LAST MICRO-SECOND!!!” a YouTube user commented.

“Now THAT was definitely a buzzer beater, right there!!” said another.

“That’s what I call a buzzer beater. Great job, Sarah!” wrote one fan.

“Wow, she barely got it in time! That was a close call!” a YouTube user said.

However, some fans didn’t think that Lapilusa solved it in time.

“Fussy Babies – the most barely solve I’ve seen #WheelOfFortune,” an X user tweeted.

“That was 100% after the buzzer. It was so plainly obvious. #WheelOfFortune #Rigged #Scripted,” tweeted another.

“That #WheelOfFortune bonus round answer sure sounded after the buzzer,” a third added.

“That was a CLOSE solve! I don’t think she got it in time. But I’m glad the prize money was still given to her. #WheelOfFortune,” one last fan wrote.

Do you think LaPilus solved the puzzle in time? Sound off in the comments.

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Devastated by Michelle Trachtenberg’s PASSING, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans have urged the show to do this in her memory

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Beg Show to Re-Air Michelle Trachtenberg Episode

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Beg Show to Re-Air Michelle Trachtenberg Episode After Her Untimely Death

Wheel of Fortune is mourning one of its own. Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who died suddenly on February 26, appeared on an episode of Celebrity! Wheel of Fortune on November 14, 2021, and fans want the game show to re-air her episode.

The game show made a sweet tribute to Trachtenberg after her death was announced. “The entire Wheel family was saddened to hear about the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, and we’re grateful to have had her on our show. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones,” they captioned the Instagram post. The tribute was shared with a photo of Trachtenberg on Wheel of Fortune.

Now fans want the game show to re-air her episode in honor of her. “They should re-air this episode in memory of her,” one fan said.

“I agree,” replied another.

“Yes,” said a third fan.”

“Prayers are coming for her, and yes, they should re-air that show again!” said one fan.

Others agreed in the comments, commenting with the “100” emoji. The rest of the Instagram users sent their condolences in the comments.

She played against actress Vivica A. Fox and singer Jason Mraz. Sadly, she ended with no money, but the game show gave her $30,000 for her charity- the Good+ Foundation. Mraz won the game and got to advance to the Bonus Round, winning $85,050.

Trachtenberg was best known for her roles in Gossip Girl, Ice Princess, Harriet the Spy, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, among other shows and movies. The New York Post was the first to report on her death at the age of 39. The Post reports that her death is not being investigated as suspicious, but no cause of death was given. She was found unresponsive by her mother in her New York City apartment around 8 am on the morning of February 26.

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss,” Trachtenberg’s representative, Gary Mantoosh, said in a statement. The actress had posted a series of troubling posts on Instagram in recent months.

A new season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is set to have a midseason premiere in 2025. No release date has been announced yet.

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BIG NEWS for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune fans. This INCREDIBLE CHANGE is happening for the VERY FIRST TIME

‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Close to Streaming Deal

‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Bosses Drop Huge Streaming News

This is big news for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune fans. For the first time, the syndicated game shows are headed for a streaming deal. Sony Pictures Entertainment is pushing this move to seek a larger, younger audience.

According to The New York Times, the company said on Thursday, February 27, that it is “soliciting bids from major media and tech companies for the streaming rights to new episodes of the two series for the first time. ”

Sony is in talks with multiple streaming services and is expected to clinch a deal by April. The rights for the two shows could start in September and potentially last for three years. They will be available to watch on the winning service the day after they air on syndicated television. The outlet said that same-day rights to new episodes will start in September 2028 when the pre-existing syndication deals expire.

Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune still bring in roughly seven million viewers each night without being on any streaming platforms, according to Nielsen. However, that audience is getting older and decreasing, just like most of network television.

“The world is changing around us,” Keith Le Goy, chairman of Sony’s TV division, told The Times. “Consumption on streaming is now overtaking consumption of other forms of delivery of television. Big iconic franchises, like the NFL, the NBA. and WWE, are moving over.”

WWE Raw began streaming on Netflix in January. The NFL streams Thursday games on Amazon Prime Video, with other games on syndicated television. Awards shows are also taking this route, as the 2025 SAG Awards were streamed exclusively on Netflix. The Academy Awards on March 2 will also stream live on Hulu for the first time.

Ravi Ahuja, Sony’s chief executive, told The Times, “People are running all over town looking for intellectual property. When I got here, it was clear that Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! were the proverbial assets hiding in plain sight. There was full awareness in the country, massive viewership, and a passionate fan base. All of that pointed to a big opportunity for more growth.” He has been brainstorming ways to move the game shows to streaming since he joined Sony four years ago.

Jeopardy! has already moved to streaming with its spinoff, Pop Culture Jeopardy!, hosted by Colin Jost, on Prime Video.

Wheel of Fortune is cohosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. Seacrest took over for Pat Sajak in 2024 after he announced his retirement. All versions of syndicated Jeopardy! are hosted by Ken Jennings.

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, weekdays, check local listings

‘The Price is Right’ contestant collapsed and burst into tears on stage for an UNBELIEVABLE REASON, even the host Drew Carey was speechless in that moment

‘The Price is Right’ Contestant Falls to the Floor After Winning $100,000

‘The Price is Right’ Contestant Falls to the Floor After Winning $100,000 on 10,000th Episode

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A The Price is Right contestant fell to his knees after winning $100,000 on the game show. On Wednesday, February 26, yubi, the game show celebrated 10,000 episodes by having super-sized prizes and a super-sized cake. Games that normally would give away $1,000 were giving away $10,000. Others had the chance to win $90,000 and $100,000.

Ryan Digman wore a yellow shirt that read, “I am a dad on a mission to spin the wheel,” referring to the show’s big wheel to get to the Showcase. The contestant told The Los Angeles Times that his eight-year-old son, Nick, has autism and he learned some of his first words by watching The Price is Right. He had a photo of Nick printed on his shirt for good luck. He got that chance and then some. Digman was one of the first four contestants to “come on down” and bid on a VR headset.

He got to come to the stage to play Grande Game, where he had the chance to win $100,000. Normally in this game, contestants have the chance to win up to $10,000 by picking products that are under a certain price. They are shown six grocery items, four of which are priced below the target price, and two are priced above it.

The contestant must select the items that they believe are below the target price. If they are correct, they continue the game and win $1,000. They can choose to keep the money or risk it and pick the remaining product that does not exceed the target price. If they are correct, they win $10,000. In this case, Digman won $100,000.

 

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Digman was so stunned that he burst into tears and dropped to the floor. The crowd went ballistic for him. Host Drew Carey leaned down to console him, grabbing his hand.

However, during the Showcase Showdown, Ryan went over 100 and did not get to advance to the Showcase Round.

Social media users also went wild for Digman’s win.

“That guy winning $100000 was awesome!” a Reddit user said.

“I literally cried when he cried,” said another.

“I would have had the same reaction but would have been flat on the floor and had to be dragged up,” added a third.

“The 100k guy being in disbelief and in tears after winning made me feel so happy for a stranger today. It is a life-changing amount and seems like he really was gonna lose it,” wrote another.

“When he won $100,000 I almost cried with him. Also, who would have thought $60,000 for a piggy bank win? Great show!” an Instagram user said.

“Amazing episode,” many fans claimed.

For anyone who missed Wednesday’s episode, CBS will air an encore presentation on primetime on Tuesday, March 4 at 8/7c. The game show also streams on Paramount+.

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