Returning is the show’s annual 'Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway.' This popular sweepstakes gives Wheel Watchers Club members the chance to win everything a contestant wins, up to the million-dollar grand prize.And finally, the minimum amount that can be won on the Bonus Wheel has been upped to $39,000, in honor of the show’s 39th season in syndication. Also, a $4,000 bonus is being added to contestants who solve all three puzzles in the Triple Toss Up Round, making the round worth $10,000. He decided to create a game show based on Hangman, and added a wheel to it as a 'hook' after being inspired by. Merv Griffin first conceived Wheel in 1973 while his other major creation, Jeopardy, was in its tenth year on NBC. The current nighttime version, which began in 1983, has accounted for over 30 seasons in its own right. More money will be up for grabs in Season 39 with the removal of the 'Free Play' wedge from the Wheel which was replaced by an $850 wedge. Wheel of Fortune has been on the air in some form since 1975.Instead, the contestant in control of the Wheel at the time will spin to determine the amount each consonant is worth during the speed up round. Sajak will no longer do the 'Final Spin' of the game.The 'Wheel of Fortune' theme song, 'Changing Keys,' which will return this season with a modernized arrangement.

The set and music have been refreshed for the new season.In the game show’s digital space, Maggie Sajak, Pat’s daughter, will be joining the show as Social Correspondent across all of 'Wheel of Fortune's channels including:, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.Here are some other changes in store for the upcoming season:

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