As we start to work by the 2025 TV schedule, it’s price noting that this 12 months will mark the primary full calendar 12 months that sees Ryan Seacrest because the host of Wheel of Fortune. Following Pat Sajak’s retirement, the American Idol host took his spot on the wheel to assist contestants guess phrases and win cash. Nevertheless, now that followers are getting used to him main the present, there’s a wild rumor operating round that the previous host may need the job again.
Apparently, following Sajak’s small stint on Superstar Wheel of Fortune within the fall (which occurred after his retirement from the tentpole present), he’s wanting to return to his previous gig. Clearly, that is only a rumor and there’s no affirmation that the previous host needs to take over the job Ryan Seacrest presently holds. Nevertheless, based on a supply who spoke to Radar On-line, he’s beginning to consider returning to the wheel, as they alleged:
Pat obtained a tremendous present of assist when he was on Superstar Wheel of Fortune lately, and it is revived his drive to be host on the unique once more as properly. Even when it isn’t now, however in a few years, he’d do it.
The story went on to allege that the long-time WOF host “by no means wished to go away” the present. Whereas Sajak himself instructed GMA that he was “surprisingly OK” together with his retirement and that he would “moderately go away a pair years too early than a few years too late,” this supply claimed that he now needs to return to the sport present, saying:
The reality is he by no means wished to go away within the first place, they compelled his hand, and now he needs his previous job again.
Please be aware, so far as we all know, and based on Sajak himself, he was prepared to go away the sport present. He additionally famous within the GMA interview that he had loads of time to mirror on and course of his tenure on the present and prepare for retirement as a result of his departure was introduced thus far upfront.
Nevertheless, Radar On-line’s report claims that he’s not able to let go of the wheel but, and alleges that “he’ll be ready within the wings to take over,” as a result of he apparently doesn’t assume Seacrest will stick round:
Ryan could have a multiyear deal, however Pat would not assume Ryan will have the ability to keep it up for the long run and he’ll be ready within the wings to take over.
The supply went on to assert that Seacrest doesn’t like this and thinks Sajak is “being a sore loser.” They continued to assert that the previous host doesn’t stand an opportunity of getting his previous job again, explaining that the WOF’s present scores are “nice” (which is true), the brand new host is being paid properly and he will get together with Vanna White.
Nevertheless, the supply additionally claimed that there are followers who need Sajak to return. In addition they alleged that the previous host is “relying on” that, saying:
Clearly, the viewers who used to berate Pat for his awkward foot-in-mouth. moments have forgiven him. Many wish to see extra of him sooner or later and that is what Pat’s relying on. He’ll nudge Ryan out little by little to the purpose the place he’ll most likely wish to go away.
Notably, the passing of the torch from Sajak to Seacrest has gone properly. The previous Stay with Kelly and Ryan host has been enthusiastic concerning the milestones he’ll hit and his future on this system, and he’s been open concerning the recommendation Sajak and White have given him.
Whereas followers have had critiques for Seacrest’s internet hosting, they’ve come to love him and lots of at the moment are used to him main the sequence with White.
So, so far as we all know, there aren’t any adjustments in sight for Wheel of Fortune. Seacrest and White will proceed internet hosting whereas Sajak enjoys retirement. Nevertheless, if the rest surrounding this rumor breaks, we’ll be sure you hold you posted.