Ryan Seacrest will be taking over as the new host of Wheel of Fortune after longtime host Pat Sajak retires. Seacrest confirmed this on an Instagram post today.
What’s Happening:
- After longtime host Pat Sajak retires from Wheel of Fortune at the end of season 41, Ryan Seacrest will be stepping in.
- Earlier this month, Sajak announced that he would retire from hosting the show after 41 seasons.
- Although the 41st season will be Sajak’s last hosting, he will continue to serve as a consultant for three additional years.
- In Seacrest’s announcement, he confirms that he will be working alongside Vanna White, who will continue on the show following Sajak’s departure.
Ryan Seacrest’s Announcement:
- “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak.
- I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.
- Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.
- I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.
- Many people probably don't know this but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called Click for Merv Griffin 25 years ago so this is truly a full circle moment for me and I'm grateful to Sony for the opportunity.
- I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White.”