Ryan Seacrest Takes Over as 'Wheel of Fortune' Host After Pat Sajak's Retirement

Ryan Seacrest has been announced as the new host of the popular syndicated game show "Wheel of Fortune" after longtime host Pat Sajak retires next summer. Seacrest will also serve as a consulting producer on the show. He expressed his excitement and called the appointment "a full circle moment." Vanna White remains under contract to continue at "Wheel" for at least another year, but has yet to sign a new deal. Both "Wheel" and "Jeopardy!" are among the most popular shows on TV, averaging 8 million-plus viewers on local stations, usually in the early evenings.