Ryan Seacrest has taken over for lots of iconic individuals — Casey Kasem, Dick Clark, and now Pat Sajak. Wheel of Fortune might need been the simplest transition as he was an avid watcher, and now he has revealed that he was first sounded out about internet hosting the present “years in the past.”
Seascrest revealed the considerably shock information in a brand new interview, the place he talked about being Wheel of Fortune host, getting thrown round on set, and the way he ready for his new place.
“There have been conversations — really, years in the past — about me doing this present, and I expressed curiosity even again then,” he instructed The Hollywood Reporter.
“While you take a look at what Pat and Vanna [White] have constructed over time … they’re your folks. What they’ve established is particular. In order that’s why I mentioned sure.”
That response got here after the outlet requested him if he felt any trepidation about taking on for iconic hosts and why he mentioned sure to internet hosting Wheel after Sajak’s retirement in 2024. Kasem used to host American High 40, which Ryan Seacrest has hosted since 2004, together with On Air With Ryan Seacrest. He additionally took over Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve in 2009 after Clark’s dying.
Filling in for Pat Sajak is a troublesome job, however Ryan Seacrest mentioned he ready loads for the position. “It required much more prep than you’d suppose. I made flashcards for myself and, once I might, logged in remotely to look at tape days,” he mentioned. “About six months out, my producer constructed a bit of travel-friendly wheel for me so I might play in lodge convention rooms with random individuals. (Laughs.).”
The American Idol host has watched Wheel of Fortune his entire life together with his household, so he just about is aware of the ins and outs of the sport present. “I’ve plenty of enjoyable with the job, however I take the duty very critically. All of us have recollections of watching Wheel with our households. I mowed lawns rising up in Atlanta simply to save cash to purchase a Zenith TV for the kitchen so we might watch Wheel throughout dinner!” Seacrest mentioned.
Though he has enjoyable internet hosting, Seacrest mentioned that he by no means anticipated to be “thrown round” like he was this previous season. “I really like interviewing the contestants. It might get bodily, too! Perhaps it’s my dimension, however the males throw me round. I believe, ‘Oh my God, it’s coming.’ (Laughs.) I bruise simply, it’s best to know,” he mentioned. Seacrest is 5′ 8″.
In January, the host was knocked down after a contestant received $72,000. He was additionally put right into a headlock in March after a contestant misplaced out on a automotive. Seacrest has additionally fallen quite a few occasions, together with when he chased after a wheel of cheese.
Ryan Seacrest will return with Vanna White for his or her second season collectively in September. A premiere date has not but been introduced.
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