Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as Wheel of Fortune host

June 28, 2023 6:18 AM

Published June 28, 2023 6:32 AM

CULVER CITY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Ryan Seacrest has been named the new host of Wheel of Fortune.

Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multi-year deal beginning in 2024.

He will replace longtime host Pat Sajak, who announced this month he would step down from the show after four decades at the wheel.

According to Sony, Sajak does plan to stay on as a consultant. Seacrest will become a consulting producer in addition to being the new host.

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