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Ryan Seacrest on Pressure to Continue Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Legacy

Sajak's final episode of the hit game show will air June 7 before Seacrest takes over as host in September.

Ryan Seacrest has opened up about the pressure he’s been feeling ahead of taking the Wheel of Fortune reins from Pat Sajak later this year. During a recent conversation with People magazine, the radio personality shared what’s going through his head before he steps into Sajak’s hosting shoes in September 2024. While he does have some nerves already building up, the longtime American Idol host admitted that he has spent a lifetime unknowingly preparing for the role.

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