Pat Sajak Replacement For Host Of Wheel Of Fortune May Surprise You
The news came in the last week or so of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune. After 41 seasons, he will be exiting. Everyone was wondering who will replace him. Well, the Pat Sajak Replacement was announced but a few moments ago…
Ryan Seacrest took to twitter to make a public statement about being the Pat Sajak Replacement:
Seacrest has no shortage of experience. From co-host and executive producer of Live with Kelly and Ryan to his early days in the 90s on ESPN‘s Radical Outdoor Challenge and Gladiators 2000. Seacrest has more than proven his abilities.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Seacrest attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Ryan Seacrest, Brian Dunkleman and Nikki McKibbin at FOX-TV’s “American Idol” in Los Angeles, Ca. Tuesday, August 27, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/FOX.*** Please Call For Usage ***
The Age Of American Idol
American Idol was really a pivotal moment in his career. In 2002, Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of the new Fox reality television series American Idol with comedian Brian Dunkleman. The following year he became the sole host. The show increased in popularity and was seen by some 26 million viewers weekly; Seacrest became recognizable around the world.
According to his Wikipedia page, in August 2005 it was announced that Seacrest would become executive producer and co-host of ABC‘s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Seacrest quickly became loaded with more responsibilities due to Clark’s decline in health.
Brian Dunkleman, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, Nikki McKibbin and Ryan Seacrest at FOX-TV’s “American Idol” in Los Angeles, Ca. Tuesday, August 27, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/FOX.*** Please Call For Usage ***
Entertainer and Host
A face and name that everyone knows and likes, Ryan Seacrest has been all over the map as far as TV goes. It seems like a good fit, that he should be the next host of Wheel Of Fortune.
Does this also mean that we will hear his voice on slot machines in casinos across the country? The Pat Sajak replacement is far from a no-name guy.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 14: Ryan Seacrest attends the ABC Walt Disney Television Upfront on May 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
7 Celebrities Wheel Of Fortune Reportedly Narrowed Down To Replace Pat Sajak As Host
It’s pretty crazy to think how many years we had the comfort that from 7p-8p on ABC we would see Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek. There really is a comfort in knowing you would see familiar faces. So many people had memories of watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy with their grandparents, then parents, and now their own kids. During times when they are so many ways to consume content whether it’s streaming, social media, DVR, or the internet in general, ratings for Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy continued to do well. It’s also pretty crazy to think that Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak didn’t do anything else. What a cushy job! Here at 7 celebrities Wheel of Fortune reportedly narrowed down to replace Pat Sajak as host.
We were all a little surprised this week when Pat Sajak announced he will be retiring from hosting Wheel of Fortune after the 2024 season. Pat, who’s 76, has presided over the gameshow since 1981. He took over duties from Chuck Woolery, who was the show’s first host when it debuted in 1975. Although at 76 years old you can’t blame him for wanting to enjoy a little of his retirement.
Fun Fact, when I was on The Biggest Loser, Bob Guzzi was our cue card holder. Our host was Alison Sweeney and he did cue cards for her, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels. Bob is from Wilkes Barre and also has done the cue cards for Wheel of Fortune for over 20 years! He writes them and prints them out himself and even has a special printer!
Everyone is now wondering, who is going to take over Pat’s spot. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik have done a great job as the hosts of Jeopardy, do we think they would have two hosts of Wheel of Fortune? I know everyone seems to want Vanna White to do it, but can Vanna leave the letters? So much to think about. All I know is that it better now be someone on the list. He’s on TV way too much!
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