Ryan Seacrest Announced as Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune Replacement

This announcement comes two weeks after Sajak tweeted on June 12 that he was stepping away from the present, writing, “The time has come. I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September shall be my final. It has been a beautiful journey.”

Following Sajak’s departure, Sony Footage Tv confirmed Tuesday in a press launch that Seacrest could be taking up, saying he is a bunch they’re “ecstatic to have” going ahead.

“Ryan loves Wheel as a lot as we do and is the right individual to proceed the present’s four-decade success into the longer term,” stated Ravi Ahuja, chairman of worldwide tv at Sony Footage.

The TV character additionally celebrated the thrilling information in an Instagram submit of his personal, sharing that he may even act as a consulting producer on the long-lasting recreation present.

“I am really humbled to be entering into the footsteps of the Legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, together with the remainder of America, that it has been a privilege and pure pleasure to look at Pat and Vanna on our tv screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile each night time and really feel proper at residence with them,” Seacrest shared within the assertion, celebrating co-host Vanna White as properly.

“Pat, I really like the best way you’ve got at all times celebrated the contestants and made viewers at residence really feel comfy,” he added. “I stay up for studying every part I can from you throughout this transition.”

Seacrest additionally reminisced on his first-time internet hosting within the assertion, expressing his gratitude to Sony for the chance.

“Many individuals in all probability do not know this however considered one of my first jobs was internet hosting a bit of recreation present known as ‘Click on’ for Merv Griffin 25 years in the past so that is really a full circle second for me,” he shared.

“I can not wait to proceed the custom of spinning the wheel and dealing alongside the nice Vanna White,” his assertion concluded.

The brand new gig comes after Ryan’s current departure from Dwell with Kelly Ripa. He additionally continues to host American Idol.