Ryan Secrest has Inked a monster contract as the new host of Wheel of Fortune the massive vote of confidence comes as the iconic game show looks to spin into the streaming TV space in the coming years Ryan 49 replaced Pat sagic 77 following the legendary host's retirement after 8,000 episodes and four decades the American Idol fixture will join Vanna White 67 as's new puzzle presenting pair starting in precisely a week with his hosting debut fast approaching new details about Ryan's contract have emerged mainly that Sony is thinking big picture Ryan is signed to host through the early 2030s the New York Times confirmed on Monday that means Ryan will host the show for at least 6 years and the Staggering Revelation means he's far from just a fill in no better person the chairman of Sony said that one reason he signed Mr Secrest through the early 2030s was to help the show trans ition to the streaming world the outlet wrote Wheel of Fortune has almost no presence on streaming services today they continued however Sony Executives hope that changes partly why Ryan will be the long-term new host we want to have the continuity of the host someone who is well known and who will travel with the show through that transition Sony chairman Tony vinera told the times I can't think of a better person to do that with then Ryan will of Fortune and Jeopardy property are famously only available on cable which has made it challenging to attract younger fans the sister shows both owned by Sony recently Shar that a streaming announcement is in the works though further details are unknown but it seems likely that the shows are negotiating a deal to go to a streaming platform for the first time in history what's the payj AK Ryan's annual salary is currently undisclosed under the new six plusy year contract however looking at what Pat made as the host could give fans a good idea of the numbers Pat reportedly earned $15 million per season of Wheel of Fortune Vana was making $3 million a year while co-hosting with Pat which reportedly remained the same for 18 years under her own new contract Vanna is signed on to host until 2026 or for at least the first two seasons that Ryan will take the Reigns the iconic letter Turner reportedly fought hard to get a significant pay increase under her new contract while her new salary is also undisclosed it would now appear that Ryan has a more extended contract with the show than she does Ryan May likely also have a longer contract than Jeopardy host Ken Jennings who the US son earlier reported doesn't have a long-term contract his own spin Ryan is well into taping season 42 of we his first as the new host alongside TV royalty Vana the New York Times also shared that unlike Pat Ryan doesn't use Q cards instead he memorizes every contestants info when introducing them he has already brought a new energy to the set the outlet wrote he can break into a salsa dance he moves easily around the stage and he does not require index cards one of Mr sag's Hallmarks when he introduces each new contestant during his 40 plus years as host Pat famously carried a stack of index cards for the shows interview segment before getting into the game Pat relied on the Q cards to learn about the contestants in their personal lives not the center of attention the American Idol host also told the outlet how he's approaching the new gig and what is many ongoing jobs have in common honestly if there's a through line to all of the things that I do I'm really not the center of attention he said at American Idol it's about the contestant on the radio we're playing songs with New Year's Eve it's the ball on Wheel it's the game there's also an actual rule book one that Ryan studied to prepare I studied episodes of Pat and Vanna I read the rule book I made flashcards of the rules he also shared he also said he appreciates the tradition of walking out and being called the star of the show alongside Vanna it's such an old school thing Ryan said Milan says that anymore those classic vintage old school things about this show are what make this show nyt also noted other changes at the iconic game show and the few things that remain the same last week fans saw the show's new set which has received a sweeping makeover and has an Ultra Modern look that said the centerpiece wheel is the same and has been used for over 20 years there is no other wheel said Suzanne prit the head of game shows at Sony the season 42 premiere of Wheel of Fortune is Monday September 9th at 700 p.m. Eastern Ryan crest's highly anticipated debut as the new host of Wheel of Fortune has sparked curiosity and now details of his contract have surfaced revealing Sony's strategic vision for the show's future seest known for his Dynamic presence and versatility sign a multi-year deal that goes beyond traditional hosting duties Sony executives are banking on crest's widespread appeal to facilitate the show's transition into the streaming era aiming to capture a younger digital first audience the contract reportedly includes Clauses that align crust's role with Sony's broader streaming Ambitions while the iconic game show will continue to air on network television there's a concerted effort to expand its reach through ond demand platforms CEST is expected to play a crucial part in this shift engaging audiences not just during the show's original broadcast but also through streaming platforms where his influence can attract viewers who prefer the flexibility of online content sources close to the deal suggest that crest's involvement isn't limited to hosting he's poised to contribute creatively helping to develop new segments and interactive features designed for digital platforms this could include exclusive content behindth scenes footage or even live streamed events that allow fans to interact with the show in real time time offering a more immersive experience than ever before Sony's move to bring seest on board is seen as a bold step towards modernizing Wheel of Fortune without losing its classic charm as the landscape of Television continues to evolve sec's contract reflects a forward-thinking approach that seeks to ensure the game Show's relevance and success in the streaming age