During the bonus round, he also stands a bit away from the winner as they spin the bonus wheel, leading this slightly awkward dance where the player spins, then moves away from the wheel so Pat can approach the wheel and grab the card.
The other big difference is that Pat stands in his spot the entire episode, and always keeps his distance from the guests.
When Wheel of Fortune returned this week for its 38th season of syndicated television, the show looked a little different.
The game is still the same, the stage is still the same; there are no drastic alterations like giant plastic dividers between players.