A Wheel of Fortune contestant’s heartbreak over missing a brand-new Toyota wasn’t the only thing buzzing this week — fans couldn’t stop talking about the show’s stunning new candy-themed set.
“This is one of the most colorful, fun sets we’ve ever had,” Vanna White gushed as the camera revealed a sugar-coated studio filled with gummy bears, lollipops, Twizzlers, and even an ice cream stand. Host Ryan Seacrest laughed, “It looks delicious, actually.”
The episode’s “Living the Sweet Life” theme turned the stage into a candy wonderland, complete with a gummy candy Wheel of Fortune logo surrounded by Swedish Fish. Fans flooded social media with praise: “I love this week! All about candy! I could just eat the stage!”
But the night’s sweetest setup ended on a bitter note for Rob Schwandt, a California teacher who dominated the game with $30,298 — only to miss the final puzzle, “VISIONARY FILMMAKER,” and lose a brand-new Toyota.
Despite the loss, Seacrest reassured him, “Hey, you still walk away with over $30,000.”
Even with heartbreak in the air, Wheel of Fortune’s candy-filled glow left fans smiling.
