Ryan Seacrest debuts as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host with Vanna White by his side
Ryan Seacrest debuts as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host with Vanna White by his side Show Caption Hide Caption A ‘Wheel of Fortune’ set remodel? Vanna White, Ryan Seacrest explain. Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest chat with USA TODAY’s Bryan Alexander about updates made to the “Wheel of Fortune” set. New host Seacrest, 49, wasted little time getting to the spinning on the brilliantly-lit, redesigned “Wheel” set in his first episode Monday, following the retirement of “Wheel” icon Pat Sajak in June, after more than four decades and 8,000 shows. Seacrest made a smiling entrance through new grandly sliding lit doors, walking arm-in-arm with longtime co-host Vanna White. from White, Seacrest took his new spot behind the wheel. “I still cannot believe my luck of being here with you tonight, to continue this legacy of this incredible show,” said Seacrest, who said he watched “Wheel” with his family as a kid growing up in Atlanta. “I know how special it is that ‘Wheel’ has been in your living rooms for the past 40 years, and I’m just so grateful to be invited in. Ryan Seacrest brings change: But won’t reinvent the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ with Vanna White Seacrest declares ‘Wheel’ success, no dismayed grunting from contestants Even when Seacrerat smoothly turned to the business of contestants spinning the wheel and solving word puzzles, a minute into the broadcast, there were obvious bows to the pivotal moment in the long-running Hangman-inspired TV game show. The second puzzle featured the phrase, “There’s A First Time For Everything.” Each of the three contestants won cash, and Terry Watson from Browns Summit, North Carolina, won trips to Italy and Mexico along with $25,893. But Seacrest declared victory: “No grunting,” Seacrest said, patting Watson on the back. Following the game, Seacrest and White had a debrief on the new set. We got one under our belt,” said Seacrest, who gestured to the brilliant lights around him. “It’s beautiful,” said White. “A lot of lights,” said Seacrest. “We’ll see you tomorrow,” said Seacrest. Seacrest posts video showing trouble with ‘Wheel’ steps After the premiere, Seacrest posted a fun gallery on his Instagram account, which included a video showing trouble navigating the sleek new set. “I can’t tell where the steps are,” Seacrest said, comically finding his footing. “If you’re having half as much fun watching as I am hosting, we’re in for an amazing season,” Seacrest wrote in the caption. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/09/09/ryan-seacrest-wheel-of-fortune-debut/75146288007/