Three Wheel of Fortune contestants hit a string of bad luck on the show's Sept. 18 episode, which stunned new host Ryan Seacrest and longtime Wheel cohost Vanna White.

Wheel of Fortune viewers couldn’t believe the string of bad luck that three contestants experienced during an episode of the show that aired on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Ryan Seacrest is only into his second week as Wheel of Fortune host, and he fears he may have cursed the wheel after what fans call an “insane” string of bad luck on Wednesday’s (September 18) episode.

Footage of a recent episode of the long-standing show has surfaced online, and it might be one of the wildest sequences in Wheel of Fortune history. The category was facial features, and while contestsants got off to a great start, they quickly ran into trouble. It all went downhill so unbelievably fast.

Ryan Seacrest stepped into Sajak’s shoes after his 41-year tenure as host of the famed game show, joining co-host and letter turner Vanna White. Seacrest, a familiar television and radio presence known for hosting “American Idol,” New Year’s Eve programming and a long-running radio show, debuted as the series’ new host Monday night.

Television legend Vanna White could become host of Wheel of Fortune if Ryan Seacrest isn't well-received by viewers and season ratings don't increase, insiders claim. Seacrest, 49, made his debut as host of the ABC gameshow when the new season launched earlier this month after Pat Sajak retired this summer following his 40-year tenure.