Longtime host Pat Sajak introduced his upcoming retirement from the “Wheel of Fortune” present and widespread host Ryan Seacrest will take his place, The New York Instances reported.
“Although “Wheel of Fortune” hardly holds the identical spot it as soon as did in American tradition — at its top within the Nineteen Eighties, the sport present had a nightly viewers of greater than 40 million viewers — it stays one of the widespread leisure packages on tv,” the article reads.
Seacrest is wanting ahead to filling huge sneakers. He has virtually been getting ready for this second through the years as a number on “American Idol” and different hit exhibits.
“I’m really humbled to be getting into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Mr. Seacrest mentioned in a press release. “I can’t wait to proceed the custom of spinning the wheel and dealing alongside the good Vanna White.”
Why it issues: “Wheel of Fortune” officers knowledgeable viewers members and followers about their subsequent host decide simply two weeks after Sajak’s announcement, a swift, calculated transfer.
The New York Instances reported that the speedy announcement was deliberate. After Alex Trebek’s demise, “Jeopardy!” noticed a public trial interval. Executives selected an unpopular candidate and needed to stroll again the transfer, ultimately deciding on two hosts as an alternative of 1.
Each sport exhibits are produced by Sony, who appears to have discovered from the earlier messy transfer.
In fact, some don’t like Seacrest and would slightly see another person within the position. That’s par for the course. That’s inevitable — you’ll by no means discover a unanimous alternative. However the velocity and definitiveness of the announcement left no wiggle room. They’d discovered their man. And one who nonetheless captivates audiences.
The present appears to be in succesful palms subsequent yr when Seacrest takes over. He’s a loveable host and has the enchantment and identify recognition that might simply take the present to a brand new stage.
Sony mentioned that Seacrest is “one of the nationally acknowledged voices in media right this moment,” Reuters reported.
On Instagram, Seacrest shared his ideas on the transition and expressed his appreciation for Sajak for paving the best way and constructing a strong viewer connection.
“Pat, I like the best way you’ve at all times celebrated the contestants and made viewers at house really feel comfy,” Seacrest mentioned within the submit. “I stay up for studying every part I can from you throughout this transition.”
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