| Executive Producer: | Alejandra Borques |
| Genre: | Game show |
| Based On: | Wheel of Fortune |
| Director: | Diego García Scheck |
| Network: | Teledoce |
| Location: | Teledoce Headquarters, Montevideo |
| Country: | Uruguay |
| Presenter: | Host: Hostess: |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Company: | Sony Pictures Television ViacomCBS Global Distribution |
| Developer: | Gustavo Landivar |
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]
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]
| Episode | Date | Viewing figures | Position | Rfs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 August 2020 | 10,9 | bgcolor=silver | Fourth | [8] | |
| 2 | 13 August 2020 | 9,85 | bgcolor=brown | Fifth | [9] |