Ryan Seacrest ‘Spinning With Excitement’ After Officially Taking Over ‘Wheel of Fortune’
The game show's new host has completed his first day on the job following Pat Sajak's retirement
FIRST-DAY JITTERS NEARLY kept Ryan Seacrest up the night before he officially took over Wheel of Fortune. As the new host of the long-running game series, he’s picking up where veteran host Pat Sajak left off when he retired earlier this year after 41 seasons. Seacrest went behind the scenes of his latest gig on Instagram, offering insight into how it feels to fill such big shoes. “I’m still spinning with excitement,” he wrote in the caption of the post, which opens with some wheel-spinning ASMR. “I could not sleep last night, I was so excited,” he says in the clip. “I slept okay, but still very excited for the alarm to go off.”
Seacrest is settling into a whole new routine as he explores the studio for the first time. “The wheel’s maybe smaller than you think,” he observes. “As am I.” Browsing through the show’s memorabilia collection — featuring a number of Emmy Awards, one of Vanna White’s famous dresses, and some Wheel of Fortune-branded merchandise — the new host stood next to a cardboard cutout of Sajak and compared their heights, joking: “Who’s taller? He is — shocker.” At the end of the clip, Seacrest skips away from the lot, still running on the high of his excitement for the new job. When Sajak exited the series, he told his successor: “You’re never going to find a better job, and you’re never going to find a better co-host.” White’s contract has been extended through the 2025-2026 season, so far. “I don’t know how to put into words what these past 40 years have meant to me but I’m going to try,” White shared in a video bidding farewell to Sajak. “8000 episodes went by like that. When I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable and so confident, Pat. You made me who I am, you really did.”
When it was first announced that Seacrest would be joining the show, he shared a lengthy statement of his own acknowledging the work put in before his arrival. “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” he said. “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.” Seacrest added: “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.”
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 55 | December 23, 2024 6:44 PM
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JHC, Wheel of Fortune is a dusty old gameshow from the 70s!
Isn't this rabid excitement all a bit much for an already wealthy, media-drenched professional? The job actually looks tedious as fuck.
by Anonymous | reply 1 | July 17, 2024 4:05 PM
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“Spinning with excitement.” That’s good, Ryan. Very clever.
It’s such a tough and challenging gig. No wonder he’s nervous. I’m sure Vanna will help him conquer the mountain.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | July 17, 2024 4:07 PM
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He's the Joe Biden of tv hosts.
by Anonymous | reply 3 | July 17, 2024 4:42 PM
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Great. Now he'll be an even dizzier bitch.
by Anonymous | reply 4 | July 17, 2024 5:02 PM
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Another olde closet case who believes he is str8!!
Miss Semenquest, everyone knows you suck cock!!
by Anonymous | reply 5 | July 17, 2024 5:04 PM
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Another olde closet case who believes he is str8!!
Miss Semenquest, everyone knows you suck cock!!
by Anonymous | reply 6 | July 17, 2024 5:04 PM
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Imagine working your life away because you can’t come out.
by Anonymous | reply 7 | July 17, 2024 5:50 PM
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[quote] Imagine working your life away because you can’t come out.
Ooooooooooooo!
by Anonymous | reply 8 | July 17, 2024 6:08 PM
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He seems to be a str8 guy with "gay face" - issue resolved!
by Anonymous | reply 9 | July 17, 2024 6:20 PM
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I agree, r9. He’s dated too many women, not all high profile, for me to believe it’s all bearding. And no rumors of any gay relationships. His mentor was gay. Perhaps he did what was necessary with Merv to get ahead; perhaps he didn’t. Ancient history. Much like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise.
by Anonymous | reply 10 | July 17, 2024 6:26 PM
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[quote]Ryan Seacrest ‘Spinning With Excitement’
Could he maybe do that in his grave?
by Anonymous | reply 11 | July 17, 2024 6:29 PM
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Pat Sajak can fuck off with his MAGA bullshit
I might start watching Wheel again with Ryan
by Anonymous | reply 12 | July 17, 2024 6:30 PM
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Why does this show still exist?
by Anonymous | reply 13 | July 17, 2024 6:47 PM
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I’d like to “spin with excitement” on Ryan’s dick.
by Anonymous | reply 14 | July 17, 2024 6:56 PM
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Once a fat boy, always a fat boy.
by Anonymous | reply 15 | July 17, 2024 7:03 PM
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"Imagine working your life away because you can’t come out."
Just described a lot of Hollywood stars.
by Anonymous | reply 16 | July 17, 2024 9:10 PM
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I've worked with him. Ryan's one of the good guys. I guess people will hate on him for a ton of reasons, but he's hard working, a total pro and a cool guy to the cast and crew. It's why he keeps getting gigs. He's dependable, does a great job and people like him.
by Anonymous | reply 17 | July 17, 2024 10:05 PM
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A white Jamaican with fifty million jobs.
by Anonymous | reply 18 | July 17, 2024 10:23 PM
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Honestly, I know nothing about him besides the nasty DL remarks. Will keep an open mind when the season begins.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | July 17, 2024 10:26 PM
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[quote] I’d like to “spin with excitement” on Ryan’s dick.
Oh my
by Anonymous | reply 20 | July 17, 2024 10:56 PM
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To R20, that is so nasty. Ryan is a vile human being.
by Anonymous | reply 21 | July 18, 2024 12:36 AM
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The only thing spinning there is his new remote-control dildo.
Simon Cowell has the controller
by Anonymous | reply 22 | July 18, 2024 12:44 AM
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"I'd like to buy a beard, Pat."
by Anonymous | reply 23 | July 18, 2024 12:55 AM
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R17, well said. Seacrest has worked for decades... he keeps getting gig after gig for all of the reasons you list. Good for him.
by Anonymous | reply 24 | July 18, 2024 12:58 AM
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According to Radar Online, Ryan will rake in $28 million annually as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. He is all ready believed to be worth $450 million.
by Anonymous | reply 25 | July 18, 2024 12:59 AM
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When is enough enough?
Come out Ryan. My great aunt Sue knows he’s gay.
by Anonymous | reply 26 | July 18, 2024 1:01 AM
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Oh look, another Ryan Seacrest thread.
by Anonymous | reply 27 | July 18, 2024 1:01 AM
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I don't think Ryan is gay but he also doesn't project anything else. His persona is strangely asexual. Maybe that's the key to his success. He's handsome yet totally unthreatening.
by Anonymous | reply 28 | July 18, 2024 1:03 AM
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That joker Vanna put laxatives in his coffee.
Of course, he's used to taking laxatives.
by Anonymous | reply 29 | July 18, 2024 1:04 AM
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R28. Girl, even PR flaks are due a rest.
Go pour yourself a white wine spritzer, hit the couch and catch up on “Days.”
by Anonymous | reply 30 | July 18, 2024 1:08 AM
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[quote] That joker Vanna put laxatives in his coffee.
I did not like Vanna in her role as “Joker”.
by Anonymous | reply 31 | July 18, 2024 1:10 AM
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“I don’t know where that hand’s been!”
by Anonymous | reply 32 | July 18, 2024 1:11 AM
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With all the money he has one would th8nk he could afford a nose job.
by Anonymous | reply 33 | July 18, 2024 1:13 AM
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Giving Ryan the job is Sony's way of trying to bring new viewers to the show, since he's not on life support, yet eligible for AARP in a few months.
by Anonymous | reply 34 | July 18, 2024 1:46 AM
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The person who's being paid as wardrobe consultant needs to be fired PRONTO! If he's doing it himself, then Bless His Heart!
by Anonymous | reply 35 | December 20, 2024 10:21 PM
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His old snatch is worn out
by Anonymous | reply 36 | December 20, 2024 10:29 PM
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Yes, i agree, Ryan is not showing the best wardrobe choices. Some thing look fantastic on him, but then the next day, I'm scratching my head wondering, "Are there no mirrors in the studio? Why would you go out on stage wearing that?
That said, Ryan is doing a very good job as the new host. I'm not particularly a Ryan fan. But not a Ryan hater either. Thought he was awful cohosting with Kelly Ripa. Always seemed phony and plastic.
But he is doing a good job as host. i don't watch Wheel often, but the times I have seen it, he was been quite good.
by Anonymous | reply 37 | December 20, 2024 10:32 PM
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Well I gave up Jeopardy when they went to rotating hosts and then Ken......so it won't be much of a loss to toss Wheel into the trash as well.
Lots of other things to watch.
At least he isn't as insufferable as Joel McHale.
by Anonymous | reply 38 | December 20, 2024 10:40 PM
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Ryan Seacrest probably wishes he were spinning.
by Anonymous | reply 39 | December 20, 2024 10:42 PM
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Ryan Seacrest used to be gay. Now he's asexual.
by Anonymous | reply 40 | December 21, 2024 2:56 AM
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You know, Ryan may be the last person who had to blow Merv for a show.
by Anonymous | reply 41 | December 21, 2024 4:16 AM
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Now if only Ryan could find a nice woman to settle down with and have children.
by Anonymous | reply 42 | December 21, 2024 4:20 AM
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Smart business move as he faces middle age. He no longer has to appeal to the young people. He can grow old in that role like Pat did. It's still popular and he can command a hefty salary for decades to come. Not a bad hustle.
by Anonymous | reply 43 | December 21, 2024 4:42 AM
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The world's biggest pussy hound will never settle down, r42. He's too busy fucking every woman aged 18-55 in Manhattan.
by Anonymous | reply 44 | December 21, 2024 12:57 PM
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He's doing a good job at it. Pat was witty and quick on his feet, but Ryan is more engaged with the contestants.
by Anonymous | reply 45 | December 21, 2024 2:04 PM
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For r28 and anyone else who "thinks" he's straight. Go back and look at AI audition tapes without the sound and watch his body language around hot men compared to hot women. He stands 2 inches closer, his eyes widen, his face flushes, physiological responses that you can't fake. He's at least a Kinsey 4.
by Anonymous | reply 46 | December 21, 2024 2:23 PM
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[quote] Seacrest skips away from the lot,
Girl.
by Anonymous | reply 47 | December 21, 2024 2:45 PM
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I think he's doing a good job as host, too, R37.
He's fucking women all over Manhattan, while based in Los Angeles? Honestly, he pings to me (maybe not a 5 Alarm Fire, but still ... )
by Anonymous | reply 48 | December 21, 2024 5:15 PM
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Seacrest and Timberlake sound like made-up names
by Anonymous | reply 49 | December 21, 2024 5:22 PM
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I wonder how is European girlfriend doing—you know, all alone in Europe
by Anonymous | reply 51 | December 21, 2024 5:29 PM
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Could he be a-sexual and married to career? Seems as possible as closet gay or ‘’pussy hound’’?
by Anonymous | reply 52 | December 21, 2024 5:31 PM
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He's a total snatch eater. Yup, he is.
by Anonymous | reply 53 | December 21, 2024 5:32 PM
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Ryan Seacrest-Pussy Hound-yeah right.
by Anonymous | reply 54 | December 21, 2024 5:37 PM
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Oh boo-hoo R38, Alex Trebek retired himself to death, and there's NOBODY who can take his place. Especially not an icky girl or a wholesome white man. Who, WHO could possibly please you?
by Anonymous | reply 55 | December 23, 2024 6:44 PM
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