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Ryan Seacrest Shares Giddy Behind-The-Scenes Look At His First Day As 'Wheel Of Fortune' Host

Ryan Seacrest Shares Giddy Behind-The-Scenes Look At His First Day As 'Wheel Of Fortune' Host
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The new host of the long-running game show shared some photos and video of his first day of filming.

Ryan Seacrest is just a tad excited about his new job as host of Wheel of Fortune.

Seacrest shared some behind-the-scenes snippets from his very first day of being on set—running, skipping, leaping for joy, and, of course, spinning the wheel.


He spun the wheel a lot, and who can blame him! At one point in the video, posted on Seacrests's Instagram, he spun the wheel and leaned in close to listen better.

He said:

"Listen to the wheel, it's iconic. I find it soothing."

Seacrest will be taking over for longtime host Pat Sajak, who Seacrest honored in a tweet back in 2023 when he was chosen for the show.

Folks were super excited for Seacrest to get started.

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Others liked the little sneak peek behind the curtain of the show.

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People think he's truly the best man for the job.

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He's a seasoned host, after all.

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People were reminded of how many decades the beloved show has been on the air.

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Fans commented on Seacrest's excitement at seeing everything for the first time.

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Or, perhaps, another big holiday.

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Many people commented about the legacy Pat Sajack has left behind.

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The show itself chimed in with the same energy as Seacrest.

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Seacrest's installation as host will premiere this fall.

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