For his first yr internet hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” Ryan Seacrest has fairly the aim for 2025.
Throughout an interview with Fox Information Digital, the longtime tv host, who took over Pat Sajak’s “WoF” internet hosting duties alongside Vanna White in September, opened up about his hopes for subsequent yr’s episodes.
“I am always impressed and grateful for what the show has meant to me before I even started working there and what it means to so many people and generations around the country,” the “American Idol” host mentioned whereas attending the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 6 on the Intuit Dome. “I love giving away the money. I get so excited when people win the money, and they win a lot of money. I’m hoping to give away a million dollars in 2025.”
In June 2023, Sajak introduced he was exiting the present. Per week later, it was introduced that Seacrest could be taking up as host in Season 42.
After Sajak’s remaining episode aired earlier this yr, Seacrest took to social media to bid the longtime host farewell.
“Pat, congratulations on an incredible run with Wheel of Fortune! Your dedication, charm, and wit have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades,” he wrote on Instagram alongside a photograph of himself, Sajak and White. “Your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic, and together, you’ve created countless wonderful memories for viewers. You’ve set the standard for hosts everywhere, and this marks the end of an era. Best wishes for all your future endeavors!”
Throughout Sajak’s remaining episode, which was taped in April, Sajak delivered an emotional goodbye speech.
“Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” he mentioned. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade.”
“I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun,” Sajak continued. “No social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing I hope, just a game.”
“But gradually it became more than that,” he added. “A place where kids learned their letters, where people from other countries honed their English skills, where families came together along with friends and neighbors, and entire generations.”
“What an honor to play even a small part in all of that,” Sajak concluded. “Thank you for allowing me into your lives.”
Forward of his debut, model professional Eric Schiffer solely instructed Fox Information Digital that “Wheel” viewers are in good fingers with Seacrest and his media mastermind.
“Many people are asking, ‘Can he pull it off? Will he tank it? Will he turn off audiences?’” Schiffer mentioned. “Ryan has a sixth sense of the right way to make changes, and the adjustment right here is firming down the vitality till he builds viewers belief. Then, I imagine he can use a few of the strategies mastered on ‘Idol’ to extend engagement and develop the viewers.
“It’s largely a passive show, compared to ‘American Idol,’ where there’s a lot more interaction. They’ve got to bill to younger audiences.”
“I think Ryan’s challenge will be building enough trust in the early stages to where he can bring in all of his magic to grow the brand and to grow the audience without losing legacy fans, and that’s going to come with trust and him being comfortable,” Schiffer mentioned. “The star remains the game itself.”
