Wheel of Fortune fans comment on Ryan Seacrest’s replacement for Pat Sajak

All eyes were on Ryan Seacrest as he hosted his first episode of “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday night.

It was the first time in more than 40 years that the show was hosted by someone other than Pat Sajak, who announced his retirement in June 2023. “Wheel” fans could instead welcome Seacrest, who was chosen to usher in a new “Wheel of Fortune” era.

The 49-year-old entertainment veteran “couldn't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White,” USA TODAY reported, but he acknowledged then and recently that he had “big shoes to fill” after Sajak's departure.