hello everyone welcome back to my channel I hope everyone is having a wonderful day before starting the video please subscribe and keep watching for more details videos apparently Ryan secist wasn't Pat jack's first choice when it came to his replacement on Wheel of Fortune in fact Ryan didn't even make the short list a studio Source has opened up about the changes happening on the game show and the vibe since Pat's departure continue reading to see what they revealed Ryan secrist wasn't Pat sck's choice for new host a source from The Wheel of Fortune Studio spoke with the US son about Ryan secrist taking on the hosting duties on the game show an entirely new era is beginning on Wheel of Fortune this Monday Ryan is set to step into Pat sack's shoes on Wheel after 41 years of hosting the show he will be taking the stage with longtime co-host Vanna White as fans know Pat Sajak announced his retirement in in June of 2023 shortly after that Ryan CEST was confirmed as his replacement on the Beloved game show however Pat apparently didn't have any say in who would step into the role Ryan didn't receive much support from his predecessor as he prepared to become the host of Wheel of Fortune according to a top level Source at Sony pack didn't Mentor Ryan in the way people might thought Ryan wasn't Pat's choice to replace him and Pat deliberately stayed out of that process proc The Insider said Ryan was extremely smart when he took the jog to be utterly respectful to Pat and every turn Ryan did not want there to be even an ounce of tension between them they continued Ryan acts like he has Pat support and for now that helps him Ryan enjoy this honeymoon period where the fans are going to decide if he's a good fit for the show that said the source said that things could take a turn a year from now if the ratings drop or its obvious fans don't like Ryan Secrest as the host he could get the boot Pat will keep a close eye on things and will serve as a Consulting producer for the next 3 years Ryan pays tribute to Wheel of Fortune Legend before stepping into the hosting role Ryan secist paid tribute to Pat sjak for his dedication charm and wit he wrote in an Instagram post that Pat set the standards for all television hosts although it seemed like Ryan was trying to be respectful of P's major influence on television and the show they haven't interacted with each other much the pair have spent some time on set together as Pat phoned his final season of celebrity Wheel of Fortune to follow through with the terms of his contract even though they were onset together they reportedly didn't speak to each other much the inside source did not reveal who Pat saac would have preferred as his replacement fans have been vocal about wishing to see his daughter Matty saak step into the position season 42 of wheel a fortune kicks off on Monday September 9th