Ryan Seacresthas officially taken over as host ofWheel of Fortune.
Last night marked Seacrests debut as host alongside Vanna White after the former co-host ofLive!
with Kelly and Ryantook over forPat Sajakafter 41 seasons.
Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest.Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures/Sony Pictures Television
Seacrest stood arm-in-arm with White as she welcomed him to the show.
He told her, So happy to be here with you, adding, Lets have fun!
HostingWheel of Fortuneis a dream job.
Im just so grateful to be invited in.
I also know Ive got some very big shoes to fill.
Sajaksaid farewelltoWheel of Fortunein June during his last episode of the show.
Well, the time has come to say goodbye, Sajak told the audience.
I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go.
And I want to start with all of you watching out there.
Nothing embarrassing, I hope.
But gradually, it became more than that.
Pat, I love the way youve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.
I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.
