"Wheel of Fortune" Gets a New Spin: Ryan Seacrest Takes Over

Ryan Secrest made his debut as the new host of Wheel of Fortune on Monday stepping into the role previously held by Pat sagic the season 42 Premiere marked the beginning of a new era for the iconic game show with secis joining Vanna White on the updated set in his opening monologue Secrest expressed his excitement and gratitude for landing what he described as his dream job he acknowledged the challenge of following in sag's footsteps saying I still can't believe my luck being here with you tonight to continue this Legacy CEST shared his personal connection to the show recalling watching it with his family as a child and emphasizing the significance of joining a show that has been a staple for 40 years the episode featured contestants Corina from Denver Cindy from Lake Tahoe and Terry from North Carolina Terry ended the night with $2,849 and two trips Secrest who had taped the episode in July expressed his satisfaction with the outcome and his excitement about starting this new chapter fans can watch secrist on Wheel of Fortune week nights at 7:30 p.m. on ABC