David Bridges
Ryan Seacrest accomplished his first day at Wheel of Fortune! Whereas celebrating his new gig as the sport present’s host, the 49-year-old took to Instagram to share a video from the set.
“A glimpse of my first day at @wheeloffortune, and I’m nonetheless spinning with pleasure!” Ryan captioned his Instagram publish on Tuesday, July 16.
One yr in the past, Ryan was introduced to be taking former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak‘s place. Pat, 77, served because the host for 4 a long time from 1981 to 2024 and selected to retire from the job. Final month, Pat closed his ultimate present with a humble speech.
“Effectively, the time has come to say ‘goodbye,’” Pat started. “I’ve just a few thanks and acknowledgments earlier than I’m going, and I wish to begin with all watching on the market. It’s been an unimaginable privilege to be invited into tens of millions of properties night time after night time, yr after yr, decade after decade. I at all times felt that the privilege got here with the duty to maintain this day by day half-hour a protected place for household enjoyable.”
The long-time sport present character continued by declaring that his time internet hosting had, “No social points. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope.” Pat additionally described Wheel of Fortune as “greater than” only a sport present, including that it turned “a spot the place youngsters discovered their letters, the place individuals from different nations honed their English abilities, the place households got here collectively together with pals and neighbors, and full generations.”
Ryan, for his half, shared an Instagram message for Pat following his final day on the air. The publish featured a bunch shot of him, Pat and Vanna White.
“Pat, congratulations on an unimaginable run with Wheel of Fortune!” the American Idol host wrote. “Your dedication, attraction, and wit have made the present a beloved a part of American tv for many years. Your partnership with Vanna has been nothing wanting iconic, and collectively, you’ve created numerous fantastic reminiscences for viewers. You’ve set the usual for hosts all over the place, and this marks the top of an period. Finest needs for all of your future endeavors!”
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