a whole new game show according to an Insider Ryan Crest 49 has transformed Wheel of Fortune since he started filming his first season as host last month following Pat s Jack's retirement Ryan is simply not doing the lowkey version of the show that Pat did the sore share to the American Idol Star who is taking over for S Jack 77 after the Beloved host ran the show for 42 years he's brought every bit of his hype Beast morning radio in New Year's Eve energy to the production of his first episodes The Insider shared it's a pretty big shift and an obvious grab for a younger generation of viewers than Pat had while sjck will likely be missed by viewers The Confidant seem to be hopeful about crest's approach to running the program Ryan just makes the whole will experience feel hipper faster and less sleepy than the version of the show that Pat did for all those years they said as okay previously reported s Jack's final episode aired on June 7th during which he made an emotional speech to give a fond farewell to fans well the time has come to say goodbye he began I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go and I want to start with all watching out there it's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night year after year decade after decade s Jack shared how the TV program was a safe place for family fun no social issues no politics nothing embarrassing I hope just a game it became more than that he explained noting it was a place where kids learned their letters where people from other countries honed their English skills where families came together along with friends and neighbors and entire Generations what an honor to play even a small part in all of that thank you for allowing me into your lives s Jack signed off SEC then posted a message expressing his admiration for S Jack following his final episode Pat congratulations on an incredible run with Wheel of Fortune your dedication charm and would have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades he wrote your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic and together you've created countless wonderful memories for viewers you've set the standard for hosts everywhere and this marks the end of an era best wishes for all your future endeavors the radio personality concluded the US Sun reported on the sources remarks