Ryan Seacrest's 'Wheel of Fortune' predecessor Pat Sajak 'looking forward' to 'handing over the car keys'

announced that Ryan Seacrest — whom Cohen derided on live television two years ago — would be Pat Sajak’s replacement when he retires from “Wheel of Fortune” next year.“Seemed like it was gonna happen,” Cohen said about Seacrest’s new gig in a TikTok video interview captured by comedian and street journalist Adam Glyn.Glyn then asked Cohen if he had gotten a phone call from the ABC network to take the gig.“No, no, no, no, no, no,” Cohen said with a chuckle in response. “No, by the way, I have eight jobs including the best show job on television at Bravo, so I’m booked and blessed.”But Glyn continued to press Cohen, asking him, “Do you feel like you’re actually sometimes considered a late-night host, like, in that group? When I hear [Jimmy] Fallon and I hear [Jimmy] Kimmel, I actually feel like your name should be in that list … “Caught up with @Andy Cohen in NYC.

Vanna White is looking to up her net worth. According to, the 66-year-old TV personality is currently in the middle of renegotiating her contract following news that host Pat Sajak is retiring.After a report over the weekend claimed that White had not received a pay raise in 18 years, is now reporting that White is threatening to walk if she does not receive at least half of what Sajak was making. It was previously reported by that White was earning $3 million a year for her role on, and Sajak was bringing in five times as much. Sajak is currently making $15 million a year, according to . The 76-year-old host announced earlier this month that he will be retiring from the hit game show after season 41. Sajak has served as host of Wheel of Fortune since 1981, when he took over the position from Chuck Woolery.

own wheel of fortune.A “lawyered up” White, 66, won’t continue her long run on “Wheel of Fortune” unless she makes at least half of what Pat Sajak has been making, according to a new report from TMZ.“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer,” a source close to White told the outlet.Sajak, 76, has hosted “Wheel” since 1981, while White joined the show a year later as the iconic letter-turner.Amid Sajak’s retirement, Seacrest has been named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune,” The Post confirmed Tuesday.But while Seacrest said he “can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White,” it remains unclear if White will join Seacrest, salary depending.Sources told TMZ that White is negotiating for the pay disparity between her and Sajak to be addressed considering they are essentially co-hosts of the beloved game show. In fact, they are even introduced on the show as equals: “Here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.”TMZ also confirmed that White’s salary is $3 million a year — and that she hasn’t gotten a single pay increase for the last 18 years.Since 2005, White has received only bonuses, not raises, according to Puck News.Meanwhile, Sajak reportedly makes about $15 million a year — five times the amount as his counterpart.

So we knew Pat Sajak was the Wheel Of Fortune host — but does that make him a fortune teller?? Or was he really planning on Ryan Seacrest being his replacement host for a while now??

Pat Sajak had an inkling that Ryan Seacrest might one day take his job more than a decade ago.In the wake of the news that Sajak will be retiring from hosting after the forthcoming season — and that Seacrest will be stepping into his shoes — a prescient, off-handed quip from back in 2012 has resurfaced.While the contestants were spinning the wheel to solve the puzzle, one contestant — Brandon — landed on a Free Play space, meaning he could guess any letter he wanted. However, it seemed that Sajak accidentally didn't notice what he'd landed on, and corrected him when he asked for an «E.»«Well, you spun the wheel, so you have to ask for a consonant — oh! You're on a Free Play!» Sajak said, laughing.

taking over hosting duties on “Wheel of Fortune” amid Pat Sajak’s retirement. In a resurfaced clip from 2012, Pat Sajak, 76, seemed to predict that Ryan Seacrest would be taking over his job one day after he made a mistake over a consonant during an old episode.“Seacrest is on speed dial,” he joked in the clip, which was posted by the user @wheelrob10. He was met with some laughter after he made the remark.

replacing the game show host at the conclusion of “Wheel of Fortune’s” 41st season. “I’m looking forward to my final season starting this fall, and then handing over the car keys to Ryan Seacrest in September of 2024,” he tweeted Wednesday.Sajak, who served as the syndicated show’s host since 1981, announced his retirement earlier this month. “Well, the time has come.

Again.Ryan Seacrest, 48, was named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Tuesday. He will succeed Pat Sajak, who recently announced he’s retiring next year.This is not Seacrest’s first game show, nor, of course, his first TV hosting gig.The Georgia native left the University of Georgia when he was just 19 years old to pursue a broadcasting career — which has been prolific.Let’s look back on Seacrest’s life on air.In 1993, Seacrest started his career as the host of “Radical Outdoor Challenge” on ESPN, according to US Weekly.The adventure-themed program featured kids competing against each other in challenges at Camp Thunder in Georgia.A year later, the young Seacrest landed yet another hosting role, this time as the co-host of the kids’ show “Gladiators 2000,” a spinoff of “American Gladiators.” The star got a big break when he scored a slot as a DJ on Los Angeles radio station KYSR-FM in 1995, per US Weekly.He left his post there briefly for a job in San Francisco, according to The Los Angeles Times, but returned in 1997 to co-host a popular afternoon radio show with Lisa Foxx.“People have asked me, ‘Why do you still want to do radio if you have an opportunity to do [more] TV?’ ” Seacrest told the LA Times in 2002.

man of many jobs — too many jobs, according to some trolls on social media.The 48-year-old accomplished TV personality is adding “Wheel of Fortune” to his impressive resume, as he announced Tuesday that he will replace longtime host Pat Sajak, 76, when he retires next year. Seacrest holds several coveted jobs in Hollywood as the host of “American Idol”and his syndicated KIIS-FM radio show “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” and Dick Clark’s replacement on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”Seacrest recently ended his six-year run as Kelly Ripa’s counterpart on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” apparently freeing up some time in his schedule to take on one of television’s most beloved game shows.The “Wheel” gig reportedly comes with a $28 million salary too, which would make Seacrest the highest-paid talent on TV. While one of Seacrest’s Instagram fans argued he is the “perfect replacement” for Sajak, fans over on Twitter voiced different opinions.

announced as Pat Sajak’s replacement on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday following the veteran host’s announcement that he’ll exit the game show next year.However, it remains to be seen whether Sajak’s longtime letter-turning companion, Vanna White, 66, will be joining Seacrest on the revamped program. White, who has appeared on “Wheel” since 1982, has reportedly lawyered up in the wake of Sajak’s retirement amid claims she hasn’t had a pay rise in 18 years.

“Wheel of Fortune” has found its new host!

Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the host of "Wheel of Fortune." "Wheel of Fortune" made the announcement on Twitter, writing, "It’s official! Starting in 2024 @RyanSeacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. We're so excited - Welcome Ryan!" "I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak," Seacrest said in a statement, obtained by Fox News Digital.

Pat Sajak as host of Seacrest announced the news Tuesday on social media, confirming that he will be «stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak» beginning 2024. The 48-year-old television personality also shared in the announcement that longtime letter-turner Vanna White will be staying on as his cohort.«I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,» Seacrest opened his message.

Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune in Season 42. Sajak recently announced his retirement from the syndicated show at the end of next season.

Angelique Jackson Ryan Seacrest confirmed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he will take over “Wheel of Fortune” from longtime host Pat Sajak. In June, Sajak announced his plans to retire from hosting the game show after 41 seasons. A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest wrote. “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. Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”

named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak’s retirement, The Post has confirmed.Along with being the new host, Seacrest, 48, will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony.Sajak, 76, announced two weeks ago that he would be retiring after 41 years and that the next season of the beloved game show will be his last.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement. “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.“Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he added.

When Pat Sajak announced his retirement from hosting "Wheel of Fortune," it marked the end of an era. "Well, the time has come," he wrote in a post that was shared across all the "Wheel of Fortune" social media accounts. "I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last." He added, "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.

Pat Sajak has made his first comments since announcing his retirement from Wheel of Fortune.

Whoopi Goldberg would like to buy a chance at Pat Sajak's job!On Tuesday, Goldberg and her co-hosts of , Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin, were joined by host Ken Jennings, and discussed Pat Sajak's retirement announcement.As Griffin asked Jennings if he had any idea who should replace the legendary host, Goldberg could be heard declaring in the background, «I want that job. I want that job.» Jennings joked that after 's «succession crisis» following the death of Alex Trebek, he hopes that they already have someone in mind.Meanwhile, Behar made it known that Goldberg is all good to step in.

Once Pat Sajak announced his retirement from "Wheel of Fortune," fans immediately began trying to solve the puzzle as to who would replace their favorite game show host. All eyes turned to Ryan Seacrest, whose schedule recently became a little more available after he stepped down from co-hosting "Live! with Kelly and Ryan" in April. Seacrest's name has reportedly been floated among several people who are being considered as Sajak's replacement by "Wheel of Fortune" owner Sony Group Corp.