new will of Fortune host Ryan Secrest is leaving behind his predecessor Pat sagic laidback style the US son has been told American Idol host Ryan 49 began filming last month for the upcoming season of The Beloved game show it will be his first at the helm after sagic 77 retired in June following a record-breaking 42-year run in show insiders say Ryan's cockiness is really starting to come through as he swaggers about the set Ryan is simply not doing the low-key version of the show that Pat did a longtime Studio Source said 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 wheel experience feel hipper faster and less sleepy than the version of the show that Pat did for all those years despite their different styles Ryan graciously paid tribute to Pat for his dedication charm and wit when the TV Legends last episode aired he also tipped his hat to Pat's co-host Vanna White who he will be working alongside in his new role your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic and together you've created countless wonderful memories for viewers Ryan wrote on Instagram you've set the standard for hosts everywhere and this marks the end of an era the star of the Ryan seest era of Wheel of Fortune is due to to start in mid-september the US Sun Source says fans will immediately be able to see the changes that Ryan is bringing to the show 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 said he's totally capable of fun and uplifting improvisation with the banter with the contestants God knows how many old episodes of Willie 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 Ryan Secrest the media mogile known for his seamless transitions from Radio to TV and everything in between is once again Making Waves this time on the Legendary game show Wheel of Fortune as the show's new host Secrest is taking over from Pat sagic who had been the face of the franchise for over four decades but in true secrist fashion he isn't just stepping into sagic shoes he's redesigning the entire wardrobe a new era begins when Ryan Secrest was announced as the new host of Wheel of Fortune fans and critics alike were were curious about how he would approach the show's long-standing Traditions known for his sharp suits quick wit and a style that's always at The Cutting Edge of Pop Culture Secrest hinted that he had big plans for the show and now just a few weeks into his tenure those plans are becoming clear according to insiders Secrest has been dubbed a hype beast in The Wheel of Fortune Studios the term typically associated with Street Wear enthusiasts who chase the latest and greatest in fashion has never been used to describe a game show host until now but CEST is embracing it fully using his platform to infuse the show with a modern goodbye Traditions one of the first things Secrest did upon taking over was to evaluate the long-standing traditions of the show from the familiar spinning of the wheel to the way contestants introduced themselves Secrest saw opportunities to innovate and innovate he did perhaps the most controver IAL change so far has been the elimination of the final spin ritual a Hallmark of sag's tenure the final spin where sagic would take control of the wheel to determine the final round Stakes has been scrapped in favor of a new segment that CEST has coined the hype round in this segment the wheel Stakes are multiplied and contestants have a chance to earn extra rewards based on their performance in the previous rounds this change has been met with mixed reactions from longtime fans with some M menting the loss of the familiar routine and others excited about the fresh energy it brings to the show the seest style Revolution Beyond changes to the game's format Secrest is also making waves with his personal style something he's always been known for gone are the days of the conservative suits that sagic favored instead Secrest is bringing a mix of high fashion and street wear to the Wheel of Fortune stage insiders reveal that each episode now feels like a mini show with secust Dawning outfits that range from tailor designer suits to more daring ensembles featuring collaborations from Top Street Wear Brands one particularly memorable episode saw Secrest wearing a limited edition lisis vuon bomber jacket paired with custom sneakers designed by Virgil ablo the outfit quickly became a talking point on social media with fans either loving the new direction or expressing Nostalgia for sag's more traditional look SEC Christ's commitment to fashion doesn't stop with his wardrobe he's also introduced a style of Fortune segment where viewers at home can enter to win pieces inspired by his on air looks this has turned Wheel of Fortune into more than just a game show it's now a platform for the latest trends drawing in a younger fashion conscious audience embracing technology another area where CEST is making his Mark is in the show's use of Technology while Wheel of Fortune has always embraced new techn techology to some extent Secrest is taking it to the next level the iconic wheel itself has been given a digital upgrade with LED lights and touch sensitive panels that display Dynamic animations and realtime updates Secrest has also introduced augmented reality AR elements to the show in one of the most talked about episodes viewers watched as virtual fireworks exploded across the stage whenever a contestant landed on a high stakes prize the AR element have added a new layer of excitement to the show making it feel more interactive and Visually stunning additionally Secrest is pushing the show's social media presence harder than ever before each episode is accompanied by behind the-scenes content live tweets and interactive polls that allow fans to engage with the show in real time this has created a buzz around the show that it hasn't seen in years with younger viewers flocking to platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok to discuss the latest episodes a polarizing figure of course not everyone is on board with secrist changes longtime fans of the show have voiced concerns that the New Direction Strays too far from the core elements that made Wheel of Fortune a beloved institution critics argue that the emphasis on fashion and Technology detracts from the show's simple Timeless appeal however secrist seems unfaced by the criticism in a recent interview