After much speculation, it has been officially announced that Ryan Seacrest will be taking over as host of the popular TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” when long-time host Pat Sajak retires. The announcement was made on the show’s Twitter account and has caused quite a buzz among fans.
In response to the news, Seacrest expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating that he is “truly humbled” to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. He went on to say that it has been a privilege to watch Sajak and co-host Vanna White on our television screens for the past 40 years, making viewers smile every night and feel right at home with them.
This latest hosting gig adds to Seacrest’s already impressive resume, which includes “American Idol” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” But taking over for Sajak is no small feat, and fans are curious to see how Seacrest will make the role his own.
There has been no word yet from White on the announcement, but she did take time to celebrate Sajak’s impressive run on the show after his recent retirement announcement. It remains to be seen how Seacrest and White will gel as hosts, but fans are certainly excited to find out.
Wheel of Fortune Hosts: Pat Sajak and Vanna White
Since 1981, Pat Sajak has been the host of the popular game show, Wheel of Fortune. Along with his co-host, Vanna White, Sajak has become the face of the show, which tests contestants’ abilities to guess letters to solve words and phrases for a chance to win money and prizes.
Originally, Chuck Woolery hosted the show when it debuted in 1975 as a daytime game show. In 1983, the show became a nightly telecast. For four decades, Sajak and White have taken center stage as the main hosts of the long-running show.
While Sajak’s recent earnings as the host are unknown, he reportedly earned $15 million per season back in 2016. White, on the other hand, earns approximately $3 million per year, not including bonuses. Shockingly, she hasn’t had a pay increase in 18 years.
Recently, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would be joining the show as a co-host. Seacrest’s pay hasn’t been disclosed yet. He has earned high figures in previous hosting roles; for example, he made up to $15 million a season as the American Idol host and $10 million a year as co-host on Live With Kelly and Ryan, a show he was part of until earlier this year. In a statement, Seacrest expressed his enthusiasm for carrying on the tradition of spinning the wheel alongside Vanna White.
“Wheel of Fortune” Host Pat Sajak to End 41-Year Run
After an impressive 41-year run, beloved “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak has announced his plans to step down. The upcoming season, set to premiere in September, will mark Sajak’s final turn as host of the popular game show.
Sajak has been a fixture on “Wheel of Fortune” since 1983, when he replaced original host Chuck Woolery. Together with co-host Vanna White, Sajak has become synonymous with the long-running show, charming audiences with his quick wit and dry sense of humor.
While it’s hard to imagine “Wheel of Fortune” without Sajak at the helm, fans can rest assured that the show will continue with a new host. Sajak expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of such a successful program and thanked his loyal viewers for their support over the years.
