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ABC has set dates for Pat Sajak‘s final celebrity edition of Wheel of Fortune and the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters tournament.

“Wheel of Fortune.”50-year-old contestant “Big Bill” Page from Wilmington, Delaware kicked the episode off by suddenly wrapping both his hands around Seacrest’s neck. The “American Idol” host tried to stay calm before he “tapped out” by slapping his hand against the table as Page pulled him to the ground.After the impromptu headlock, Page competed in the game and ultimately won $24,600 cash and a trip to St.

“Wheel of Fortune’s” Vanna White made a surprising revelation about what her work schedule is like at the long-running game show. During an appearance Wednesday on “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” White, 68, who has co-hosted “Wheel of Fortune” 42 years, set the record straight after the radio broadcast’s co-host, Nate Marino, told her he had only recently learned the hit series didn’t air live every night.“We film about 34 days a year,” White said. “That’s it.”“But [we film] six shows a day.

Pat Sajak’s snark moments after the former host’s departure, but they now have a new focus. On the episode that aired Dec. 30, “Wheel of Fortune” contestants had to guess a three-word answer in the “food & drink” category.

The “Wheel of Fortune” co-host, 50, who took over for Pat Sajak in September, revealed that co-host Vanna White, 67, was looking out for his oral health this holiday season. “She’s so super generous and sweet and kind,” Seacrest told People.

who took over Pat Sajak’s “WoF” hosting duties alongside Vanna White in September, opened up about his hopes for next year’s episodes. “I am always impressed and grateful for what the show has meant to me before I even started working there and what it means to so many people and generations around the country,” the “American Idol” host said while attending the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 6 at the Intuit Dome.

Game shows saw some major changes this year, particularly with the departure of Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune” after 40 years.Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.Check out the wildest game show moments of 2024 below, including a viral “Wheel of Fortune” player’s explanation for his unexpected answer.“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams became an instant viral sensation thanks to his May 23 appearance and his NSFW answer.During a toss-up puzzle, the puzzle board had the letters for the phrase “_ _ _ _ /I _ /T _ E /B _ _ T!”Williams quickly buzzed in and confidently said, “Right in the butt.”His answer was met with a brief silence, then audience laughter, followed by a “What?” from fellow contestant Tyra, and a definitive “no” from Sajak as a look of utter surprise crossed Williams’ face.The correct answer was “T H I S / I S / T H E / B E S T !”“I tried to just beat my contestants by buzzing in first and letting my brain catch up,” Williams told Fox News Digital of his now infamous TV moment.“And when my brain was ready to speak, I saw the R, I saw the B, I saw the T. I went for ‘Right in the butt’… And once [host Pat Sajak] said ‘no,’ oh, it was the worst feeling,” he continued with a laugh.After taping, Williams had to keep the moment secret from his family, who were gathered to watch it live.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Chuck Woolery, the veteran game show host who gained fame as the original emcee behind “Wheel of Fortune” and later as the face of the popular syndicated dating show “Love Connection,” has died. He was 83.

Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83.Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post.“It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away.

Game show veteran Chuck Woolery who hosted the original versions of Wheel Of Fortune and Love Connection, died Nov. 23. He was 83.

the game show in honor of Veteran’s Day.Jordan started strong in the first game and correctly solved a good portion of the word puzzle, leaving the prompt to read “_ _ _ E _ OURSE _ F A ROUN_ OF A _ _ _ AUSE.”The veteran police officer gave the answer “Treat yourself a round of sausage” — which was wrong.“I’m sorry. That’s not it,” host Ryan Seacrest told Jordan.

told The US Sun, “After a recent taping, Ken asked the live audience if they enjoyed their time at the show, before asking if any of them wished they’d gone to see ‘Wheel of Fortune’ instead.”“The crowd erupted in laughter and seemed to appreciate him making fun of the rivalry and not taking it so seriously,” the source claimed. “Ken is very humble, really kind to everyone on set, and eager to answer questions from guests.”Seacrest, 49, took over from longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak and made his debut in September. Longtime co-host Vanna White, who hosted with Sajak, stayed on with Seacrest.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Viewers are still giving “Wheel of Fortune” a spin with new host Ryan Seacrest. The syndicated strip’s Season 42, with Seacrest taking over for longtime host Pat Sajak (and joining co-host Vanna White), made a splash in its opening month as the most-watched entertainment series in September across broadcast, cable and syndication. According to Nielsen data, “Wheel of Fortune” averaged 7.99 million viewers during its premiere month (September 9 to October 6, 2024).

he made his first official flub as host of “Wheel of Fortune.”“So, tell me about ‘Wheel of Fortune’ now. Have you learned how to spell?” Ripa jokingly said to Seacrest, 49, who returned to the show on Monday with his sister, Meredith Seacrest Leach, to promote their new children’s book.Seacrest said that he still “do[es]n’t text well,” adding, “She [Ripa] knows that. But on the puzzles I’m okay.

Ryan Seacrest taking charge. “And my role on the puzzle board has changed,” she told Parade. “When I first started, I had to physically turn every letter.

Ross McCall is sharing an update on his love life amid the rumors that he is dating Maggie Sajak, the daughter of Wheel of Fortune legend Pat Sajak.

“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Vivian Tran lost out on a $1 million prize on Monday night’s episode.During Ryan Seacrest’s second week of hosting the long-running game show, Tran missed one word during the puzzle. “My heart is racing, this is a first for me,” Seacrest, 49, said during the Bonus Round.

Looks like Wheel of Fortune hit the jackpot with Ryan Seacrest‘s debut as the host of Season 42.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Seacrest, in. New “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest kicked off his tenure as the new host of the syndicated “Wheel of Fortune” with a healthy boost in the nation’s major TV markets. According to early data, Monday’s Season 42 premiere averaged a 4.62 household rating in the overnight markets, vs.

interview with Fox News Digital published Wednesday, Kimber, 60, revealed what she thinks about Ryan Seacrest taking over hosting duties after Pat Sajak retired. She also opened up about Clint, 94, as a grandfather. “My grandmother was very traditional from Scranton, Pennsylvania,” Kimber, who has worked on “Wheel of Fortune” since 2005, told the outlet.“We watched ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ every night together with my mom and my aunts,” she said.

Ryan Seacrest has officially begun his run as the co-host of Wheel of Fortune and he referenced former co-host Pat Sajak during his first episode without actually mentioning his name.