Ryan Secrest has teased some exciting things to come as he steps into host Wheel of Fortune the incoming host taking over for Pat sagic also revealed his favorite part of the job during a radio interview Ryan 49 detailed A Wheel of Fortune themed event planned for Friday night he shared with fans that the production team was bringing Wheel of Fortune to the Santa Monica Pier debing the largest Wheel of Fortune ever as they transform the ferris wheel into a wheel just like the one of the game show the American Idol host also talked about the upcoming season of the US game show this is actually really really exciting and The Wheel of Fortune team has put this together he began so I just I can't it's hard to say this because I can't believe it's happening but I'm hosting Wheel of Fortune Ryan added it starts September 9th we have taped episodes already and the best part is meeting three people every night and seeing their reaction to winning if it's the best part it's the Highlight Ryan called the new season a brand new era of Wheel of Fortune and urged fans to tune in a video clip from the conversation was posted on Instagram where fans expressed their excitement for the next chapter of Wheel of Fortune right back so awesome gushed one person so excited to watch the new show many blessings always Ryan and Vanna pen a second way to go Ryan exclaimed another sounds fun wrote a fourth supporter total revamp things are changing on the long running show now that it has changed hands in addition to a whole new host The Wheel of Fortune set has been revamped Ryan and his Coast are Vanna White have given fans short glimpses at the set but they're eager to see it on TV when the competition resumes this fall the TV personality shared a more in-depth look at the new Wheel of Fortune set on Friday ramping up excitement from fans Ryan appeared in a Wheel of Fortune teaser video stepping into frame as he said let's take this thing for a spin ready to take the wheel in a few weeks mark your calendars premiering September 9th his caption read the new set was visible in the video featuring bright colors palm trees and the massive will on display for fans to look at fans were so thrilled with the sneak peek and made it known in the comments let's go Ryan seest I can't wait to watch the first taped show of your era on my local station WECT I love will so much and a huge fan of it pen one eager fan another shared will be great to finally see your first episodes ever since we public and former contestants knew you would be taking over there's been such excitement for most yet a third added can't wait another chapter in your life I haven't watched the show in 1 million years but I'll watch it to see see you a sh of fourth Good Morning America featured some glimpses of the new set before Ryan's post making changes a new set and a new host aren't all the new things will of Fortune fans will be treated to when Ryan takes over and Insider told the US son on Wednesday that Ryan is bringing a whole new style to the set he will step in his host in September via pre-taped episodes taking over for Pat 77 who retired in June after 42 years years insiders say Ryan's cocky attitude will show onet Ryan is simply not doing the low-key version of the show that Pat did a studio Source revealed he's brought every bit of his hype Beast morning radio and New Year's Eve energy to the production of his first episodes It's a pretty big shift and an obvious grab for a younger generation of viewers than Pat had Ryan just makes the whole whe experience feel hipper according to the source fans will immediately at least see the changes that Ryan is bringing to Wheel of Fortune the game and rules are the same and Ryan is good at putting the focus on that but he's also incredibly quick on his feet and amazingly is a master of memorization and doesn't rely on the teleprompter remotely as much as Pat did The Insider confirmed he's totally capable of fun and uplifting improvisation with the banter with the contestants God knows how many old episodes of will he watched but he really prepare for this gig but remember Ryan has been training himself for these kinds of jobs since he was a teenager and he has Decades of experience interviewing regular people from his American Idol run the choice of putting him on Wheel was an inspired one and the bosses at Sony TV are Beyond excited to see the fan response to the updated show when they start rolling out the new episodes as the iconic theme music of Wheel of Fortune filled the air Ryan CEST stood backstage adjusting his suit jacket the buzz of excitement was palpable not just because a new season was about to kick off but because it marked crest's highly anticipated debut as the new host of The Beloved game show after months of speculation media frenzy in his own nervous anticipation the moment had finally arrived he could feel the weight of the show's Rich history resting on his shoulders but that only fueled his determination to make this season one of the best yet in an exclusive interview earlier that week CEST had teased some exciting details about the upcoming season I've been a fan of Wheel of Fortune for as long as I can remember he confessed his enthusiasm shining through taking over The reigns from Pat sagic who has been an incredible host for over four decades is both an honor and a challenge but I'm ready to bring my own flare to the show while respecting the Traditions that viewers love he'd revealed that one of the highlights of hosting the game show had been the opportunity to meet and interact with the contestants you get to see such a cross-section of America all these different personalities and stories every contestant brings something unique to the stage whether it's their quirky humor their incredible life story or just their sheer excitement to be here it's inspiring and quite honestly a lot of fun seest had been clear that while he was eager to put his own stamp on the show he was also committed to preserving what made Wheel of Fortune a staple of American television it's a show that has connected generation s he said grandparents watch it with their grandkids and families Bond over solving puzzles together there's a magic in that and I want to keep that magic alive while also making it feel fresh for today's audience as the countdown to the first taping began CIS took a moment to reflect on the journey that had brought him to this point he'd been in the entertainment industry for decades hosting everything from American Idol to his own radio show but Wheel of Fortune felt different there was a legacy here that he was now a part of and that carried a special significance walking onto the set for the first time as host CEST was greeted by the familiar sight of the Giant Wheel gleaming under the studio lights he'd practiced spinning it during rehearsals but this time it felt real he could hear the audience settling into their seats the chatter of excited voices filling the studio it was a full house with fans eager to see how the new era of Wheel of Fortune would begin