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Ryan Seacrest tapped as new host of "Wheel of Fortune"

Ryan Seacrest walking on the 2019 Oscars red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards
Ryan Seacrest walking on the 2019 Oscars red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards
Anthony Behar

After the announcement that Pat Sajak would be stepping down as host of Wheel of Fortune, speculation began on who would assume the role.  Now, we have our answer.

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Sources say that Ryan Seacrest has been selected as the new host of the game show, beginning in 2024.


Seacrest said in a statement on Twitter, "I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. 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."

According to TODAY, not only did Seacrest sign a "multiyear" agreement to host Wheel of Fortune, he will also serve as a consulting producer.

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