RY_N SE_CREST officially takes over “Wheel of Fortune” on September 9th, ushering in a new era for the legendary game show.
We’re talking, of course, about Ryan Seacrest, who is stepping into huge shoes after Sajak left the show last June and now co-hosts the show alongside Vanna White.
This season is the 42nd of Wheel of Fortune, and while the most noticeable and questioned change will be Seacrest instead of Sajak, the show promises plenty of fun that will keep viewers glued to their television sets.
“Tune in on September 9th for the Season 42 premiere, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White! To celebrate this historic premiere, we’re surprising Wheel Watchers and contestants with chances to win all week long,” the show’s website says.
Seacrest is thrilled to be joining a show that is an institution in living rooms across the country and will take over the role of host from Sajak, who won his first Emmy Award on September 8.
“If you’re offered ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ just don’t say no. Just don’t say no. You’re going to have bad karma for the rest of your television life, I promise you,” he told E! News earlier this month.
“This is such a big part of American culture. I think this show means so much to the people who watch it on a regular basis,” he added.
In July, Seacrest lifted the curtain and showed his fans how his new job was going: He posted a video on Instagram from his first day at “Wheel of Fortune.”
“A quick look at my first day at @wheeloffortune and I’m still so excited!” he wrote under the clip.
Sajak will continue to host primetime “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” after announcing in June 2023 that the past season would be his last on “Wheel of Fortune.” That same month, Seacrest was chosen as his successor and he spoke highly of his predecessor.
“Your dedication, charm and wit made the show a beloved part of American television for decades,” he wrote on Instagram, among other things. “Your partnership with Vanna was nothing short of iconic and together you created countless wonderful memories for viewers. You set the standard for hosts everywhere and this marks the end of an era.”
The season premiere of “Wheel of Fortune” airs September 9. Check your local TV guides.
