ryan seacrest could potentially replace Pat Sajak But wheel of Fortune,

Soon after the news of Sajak’s departure, Bloomberg It is reported that Seacrest, 48, is in talks to take over. “Some sources say he is the frontrunner. Others say he is one of the most interested,” Bloomberg reporter lucas shaw tweeted on Monday, June 12.

after more than 40 years wheel of FortuneSajak, 76, confirmed his plans to move on from the NBC series. “Well, the time has come,” the Chicago native said in a statement to Bloomberg News on Monday. “I have decided that our 41st season starting in September will be my last. It’s been an amazing journey, and I’ll have much more to say in the months to come. Many thanks to all of you.”

Sajak previously hinted at his plans to depart the game show entertainment tonight In September 2022, “We are nearing the end. We are not going to do this for the next 40 years. the end is near.”

TV personality made his debut wheel of Fortune in 1981, which made him the longest running host. Seacrest, for his part, has made a name for himself in front of the cameras on shows like American Idol And Dick Clark’s Rocking New Year’s Eve,

Earlier this year, Seacrest announced his plans to step down live with kelly and ryan Six years later. ,Kelly [Ripa] And I have some news here. It’s something that he and I had been talking about for a long time and it was a tough, tough decision,” he explained in a February episode. “Last year, we talked and I decided to make this my last season with Kelly as co-hosts on Live With Kelly & Ryan, which is bittersweet.”

The Georgia native said goodbye to the ABC series after two months with an emotional final episode. “I want you all to know, it has not dawned on me how lucky I am. Kel, to have had the privilege of having this seat next to you for six years. You are inimitable. There is no one like you,” he wrote in his April said during departure. “I’ve spent my entire career talking … But today, it’s hard to put into words how deeply I appreciate being here and being with you, in your homes every day.” You are invited to try to give a smile or a laugh.” . I am honored to be a part of this family.”

Seacrest was later replaced by Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelosand the name of the show was changed live with kelly and mark, American Idol The host later weighed in on her first days on screen following Consuelos’ exit.

“I’ve been watching Kelly and Mark and they’re doing great. I hope to see them and walk in the woods soon, as Kelly would say,” Seacrest told I! news In April. “It’s nice not to have to get on a plane in 20 minutes to go back. I miss Kelly, I love her so much.