'Wheel of Fortune' Creates Controversy with Slave Imagery

“Wheel of Fortune” is under fire for using a photographic backdrop showing two African-Americans in slave-era clothing.

The photo that was used for “Southern Charm” week sparked outrage from viewers.

“Someone please tell me why @WheelofFortune has slaves in their ‘Southern Charm Week’ images?” tweeted a user named Joshua Itiola.

The popular game show’s executive producer expressed contrition and vowed that the image will no longer air on reruns of the episode.

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Wheel of Fortune features hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.