11 August 2020 (2020-08-011) – 1 March 2022 (2022-03-001)
La ruleta de la suerte is an Uruguayan television game show based on the original American series Wheel of Fortune.[1] Presented by Rafael Villanueva and Roxanne Machin, it is broadcast on Teledoce[2] The show debuted on 11 August 2020, and its first episode was the fourth most viewed of the day, reaching 10.9 rating points.[2] It airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 p.m.
In each episode, three participants face different blank word puzzles; they must choose consonants and buy vowels to solve common sayings and phrases. In this way, they manage to accumulate prizes to be able to win a 0KM car.[3]
Production
Initially, the show was going to be presented by Fernando Vilar, who had been summoned to host an entertainment program for the first time.[4] However, after participating in the rehearsals with the scenography prepared, he decided to abandon the project, arguing that he "did not measure up" to such a challenge.[5] Finally, Rafael Villanueva was chosen to host the program.[6]
As part of the advertising campaign for the show, on the morning of the debut day, the Desayunos informales team was invited to test the game on the set.[7]
