Ryan Seacrest has some big shoes to fill, and he’s discovering just how big. Following Pat Sajak’s 41-year tenure hosting Wheel of Fortune, Ryan was chosen to take over the position. Ryan made his Wheel of Fortune debut in September 2024 with the premiere of Season 42. Wheel watchers have expressed mixed reactions to Ryan
Ryan Seacrest has brought new life to Wheel of Fortune. Since his debut in Season 42, the TV veteran has boosted ratings, and viewers are taking notice. Ryan’s first episode as the host of Wheel of Fortune garnered an astonishing 9.63 million viewers, as Monsters and Critics reported. His ratings squashed his longtime predecessor, Pat
An actor’s middle initial cost a Wheel of Fortune contestant big time. During a recent episode, a contestant named Rasheda Tobias lost out in the Show Biz category. On the BetMGM Big Winners Tournament episode, Rasheda, a native of Kernersville, North Carolina, competed against Teresa Ronquillo of Los Angeles, California, and Derrick Kyci Balfour of
Ryan Seacrest is doing a great job hosting Wheel of Fortune if you ask Maggie Sajak. Following Pat Sajak’s retirement earlier this year, prior to Season 42, Ryan took over the reins as the show’s new host. Pat’s successor was announced in June 2023, and the news was met with mixed reactions from Wheel of
Ryan Seacrest hosting Wheel of Fortune appears to have positively impacted the show’s ratings. Season 42 of the weeknight game show premiered earlier this month, and Wheel watchers tuned in more than ever. Ryan made his debut as host of Wheel of Fortune on September 9. His first episode as host — replacing veteran Pat
Wheel watchers expressed confusion as Vanna White seemingly “glitched” during a recent episode. During the September 20 episode of Wheel of Fortune, some eagle-eyed viewers noticed something peculiar happened on the stage. Longtime letter-turner Vanna White stood at the puzzle board, doing her thing during the Express Round. Initially, nothing appeared out of the ordinary,
Ryan Seacrest may be a seasoned television host, but that doesn’t mean he turns down good advice. The 49-year-old recently made his Wheel of Fortune debut to kick off Season 42. Ryan is now working alongside longtime Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White, and from the get-go, the duo hit it off. Ahead of his
Vanna White says that Wheel of Fortune could technically “do without” her on the show, but she admits that viewers still love watching her. The 67-year-old TV icon has been with Wheel of Fortune since 1982. Her role has evolved over the years, from manual tile-turning to now using movement-catching lasers to reveal letters on
The man responsible for designing Wheel of Fortune’s new set knew viewers would express reluctance. A new set was designed for Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune. James Pearse Connelly, an Emmy-award-winning set designer, created the vision for the upgraded set. Fans of the show have been outspoken about the change, many of them griping
Ryan Seacrest’s first episode on Wheel of Fortune boosted the ratings for the popular game show. Ryan made his Wheel of Fortune debut this week when Season 42 kicked off. All eyes were on Ryan for his big premiere – it certainly showed. According to Deadline, Ryan’s presence accounted for a huge jump in TV