In a remarkable changing of the guard, television superstar Ryan Seacrest is set to inherit the hosting duties from veteran game show personality, Pat Sajak on 'Wheel of Fortune', starting in the 2024-25 run. The renowned "Price is Right" presenter confirmed his departure on June 12, expressing that after an unforgettable journey across the show's four decades, it was time for him to step down when the 41st season commences this fall.
Ravi Ahuja, global TV studios’ director at Sony Pictures welcomed Seacrest with open arms exclaiming ecstatically that he shares their deep-rooted love for 'Wheel of Fortune' and possesses just what it takes to drive their long-time success story into new heights.
Seacrest, mostly known from his time in American Idol, steps onboard one of television’s most loved syndicated games shows which boasted an average daily viewership hovering around 9 million through its last run between 2022-23. As Vanna White continues under contract for another year as co-host, audiences far and wide look forward to seeing her team up with Seacrest.
In response to stepping into Sajak's shoes after serving fans diligently over a sensational span of forty years alongside Vanna White; making evenings brighter and much more enjoyable all across America, Seacraft remarked feeling truly honored. He expressed gratitude towards Sony Pictures reflecting back onto his initial days inside legendary Merv Griffin’s “Click.” Evidently overwhelmed by the vast implications this full circle moment carries for him personally, Ryan says he eagerly awaits keeping up Wheel spinning and joining forces with Vanna White.
Suzanne Prete who functions as executive vice president – game shows at Sony Pictures Television showed her excitement while acknowledging Mr.Sajak’s services stating how brilliantly he cultivated the show into becoming a grand entity that it’s today. As Ryan prepares fitting into some pretty big boots left behind by Pat she maintains optimism about connecting well with pre-existing fanbase along escalating intrigue among newer roots; ultimately ensuring scaling even greater milestones.