Seacrest has been a veteran of the television industry for several decades. Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.' '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.
'I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,' Seacrest wrote. The show's producers say Seacrest will begin hosting duties in 2024. Sony Pictures Television confirmed the announcement in a tweet. Soon, a new host will be telling 'Wheel of Fortune' contestants to 'spin the wheel.' Two weeks after Pat Sajak, host of the venerable game show for four decades, announced his retirement, Ryan Seacrest said he will be the new host.