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Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Gig in Jeopardy: Execs ‘Aren’t Afraid to Make Hard Pivots’
Ryan Seacrest's honeymoon phase with 'Wheel of Fortune' bosses is now over and the pressure is on as ratings cool, a source exclusively reveals to Closer.
Ryan Seacrest had a dream start as the host of Wheel of Fortune, but his numbers have dipped of late, as shown in new ratings data, and a source exclusively tells Closer the pressure’s now on to turn things around as quickly as possible. When he first started, ratings for the show hit their highest in five years, with fans praising Ryan’s aloof attitude and likeable banter with the guests, though it’s become clear he’s no Pat Sajak. A second source previously told Closer that network execs weren’t happy with the superhost dividing his attention between so many gigs, including Idol and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
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