''La ruleta de la suerte'' is an Uruguayan television
game show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or Let's Play, demonstrative and are typically directed b ...
based on the original American series
''Wheel of Fortune''. Presented by Rafael Villanueva and Roxanne Machin, it is broadcast on
Teledoce
Teledoce Televisora Color, also known as Canal 12 is a Uruguayan free-to-air television network, located in the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo. It is owned by Grupo Disco. Television transmissions commenced in 1962.
History
It was the third a ...
. The show debuted on August 11, 2020, being, its first episode, the fourth most viewed of the day, reaching 10.9 rating points. 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.
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. However, after having participated in the rehearsals with the scenography prepared, he decided to abandon the project, arguing that he "did not measure up" to such a challenge. Finally, Rafael Villanueva was chosen to host the program.
As part of the advertising campaign for the show, on the morning of the debut day, the ''
Desayunos informales
''Desayunos informales'' (Spanish: ''Informal breakfasts'') is an Uruguayan morning television show that is broadcast on Teledoce. It debuted on July 13, 2015 and is presented by Ignacio Martirené, Victoria Zangaro and Jorge Echagüe.
''Desay ...
'' team was invited to test the game on the set.
Ratings
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, August 11, 2020
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, August 13, 2020
, 9,85
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References
External links
Official Website
Uruguayan television shows
Wheel of Fortune (franchise)
Roulette and wheel games
2020 Uruguayan television series debuts
2020s Uruguayan television series
2020s Uruguayan television series debuts
Teledoce original programming