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Why is 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' Episode 5 not airing this week? Here are the charities each will be playing for

Wondering why this prolonged wait and when the new episode returns with a brand new trio of celebrities? Read on to find out
UPDATED FEB 10, 2021
Hosts Vanna White and Pat Sajak of 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' (ABC)
Hosts Vanna White and Pat Sajak of 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' (ABC)

The wait for 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune's Episode 5 will be longer than usual because there is no new episode airing tonight. But while the network takes this hiatus, older episodes of this debut rendition of the game show will air on ABC from 8 to 11 pm on Thursday, February 4. Wondering why this prolonged wait and when the new episode returns with a brand new trio of celebrities? Read on to find out.

Why is Episode 5 not airing tonight?

The answer most likely lies in TV productions progressing at a much slower speed than usual with coronavirus guidelines being applied. Production of bulk episodes is probably not happening at the moment, resulting in random breaks within the ongoing season to shoot multiple episodes in advance. Network shows also go on a designated winter break, but considering 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' premiered in the winter season, there won't be a mid-season break like that for a while.

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When will Episode 5 air and who who will each guest play for?

The upcoming Episode 5 of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune's debut season will arrive after a short extra week hiatus. Airing two weeks later on Thursday, February 11, at its usual 8 pm time slot on ABC, the episode will see celebrity contestants Paul Reubens, Joel McHale and Nicole Byer joining the hosts. Here are which charities they will play for.

Paul Reubens for Feeding America

Paul Reubens attends the AOL Build Speaker Series to discuss "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" at AOL Studios In New York on March 25, 2016, in New York City (Getty Images)

Best known for his character Pee-wee Herman, Reubens is an actor, comedian, writer and producer. He will be playing for Feeding America, "a United States–based nonprofit organization that is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community-based agencies."

Joel McHale for Okra Porject

Joe McHale attends the 2016 CBS Upfront at The Plaza on May 18, 2016, in New York City (Getty Images)

The actor is best known for his iconic character Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom 'Community' (2009–2015). His most memorable movie appearances include 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World' (2011) and 'Ted' (2012). The New York-based charity he's playing for, The Okra Project is "an American grassroots mutual aid collective that provides support to black trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people."

Nicole Byer for Union Rescue Mission

Nicole Byer attends Comedy Central's Emmy Party at Dream Hotel on September 21, 2019, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Byer is known for her guest appearances in shows like '30 Rock' (2012), 'Family Guy' (2016), 'Transparent' (2016–2017), 'The Good Place' (2019), 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' (2019–2020) and 'The Simpsons' (2019). She also starred in films like 'Other People' (2016), 'All About Nina' (2018), 'Bad Hair' (2020), and 'Valley Girl' (2020). She will be playing for a 1981-established organization "dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, that provides comprehensive emergency and long-term services to our guests to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row."

What old episodes will air tonight?

As next week's Thursday, February 4, slot sees the show take a break from airing a new episode, older episodes of this season will air for three straight hours, from 8 pm to 11 pm on ABC. At 8 pm, Episode 2 starring celebrity contestants Drew Carey, Teri Hatcher and Chrissy Metz will air.

Episode 3 starring Rob Riggle, Joe Tessitore and Jeannie Mai will air at 9 pm. And finally, at 10 pm, last week's Episode 4 with Constance Zimmer, Maria Menounos, and Yvette Nicole Brown will air on ABC.

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