One Million Moms Demands Removal of "What the Fun?" Puzzle on Wheel of Fortune

As Wheel of Fortune continues to draw in viewers with its puzzles and prizes, the long-running game show has recently introduced a new puzzle category called "What the Fun?" This addition has sparked controversy, with the advocacy group One Million Moms (OMM) taking issue with the category.

OMM, an offshoot of the American Family Association, has a history of speaking out against various TV and film elements that it deems inappropriate. In the case of Wheel of Fortune, the group believes the "What the Fun?" category is a veiled reference to a profane word, which they find "extremely disrespectful" to families.

The organization's petition, which has garnered over 12,700 signatures as of November 2025, calls for the removal of the new puzzle category. OMM argues that Wheel of Fortune has "deliberately chosen to include controversial categories instead of wholesome ones," which they find "highly inappropriate."

The situation comes during a time of change for the Wheel of Fortune franchise, including the recent hiring of host Ryan Seacrest. While the show's representatives have yet to respond to the controversy, the "What the Fun?" category continues to make headlines and draw attention to the long-running game show.