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taking over hosting duties on “Wheel of Fortune” amid Pat Sajak’s retirement. In a resurfaced clip from 2012, Pat Sajak, 76, seemed to predict that Ryan Seacrest would be taking over his job one day after he made a mistake over a consonant during an old episode.“Seacrest is on speed dial,” he joked in the clip, which was posted by the user @wheelrob10. He was met with some laughter after he made the remark.

Again.Ryan Seacrest, 48, was named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Tuesday. He will succeed Pat Sajak, who recently announced he’s retiring next year.This is not Seacrest’s first game show, nor, of course, his first TV hosting gig.The Georgia native left the University of Georgia when he was just 19 years old to pursue a broadcasting career — which has been prolific.Let’s look back on Seacrest’s life on air.In 1993, Seacrest started his career as the host of “Radical Outdoor Challenge” on ESPN, according to US Weekly.The adventure-themed program featured kids competing against each other in challenges at Camp Thunder in Georgia.A year later, the young Seacrest landed yet another hosting role, this time as the co-host of the kids’ show “Gladiators 2000,” a spinoff of “American Gladiators.” The star got a big break when he scored a slot as a DJ on Los Angeles radio station KYSR-FM in 1995, per US Weekly.He left his post there briefly for a job in San Francisco, according to The Los Angeles Times, but returned in 1997 to co-host a popular afternoon radio show with Lisa Foxx.“People have asked me, ‘Why do you still want to do radio if you have an opportunity to do [more] TV?’ ” Seacrest told the LA Times in 2002.

recent retirement announcement.“Dream, dream job. I would love to,” Cohen told Us Weekly about tossing his hat in the ring to replace Sajak, 76.“That would be incredible,” the Bravo celebrity gushed.He went on: “Not only is a game show the thing that I haven’t done yet, but that is the premiere game show. It’s really fun.”Sajak shocked the nation on June 12 when he dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving the game show after over four decades on air.He was hired to host “Wheel” back in 1981 after OG emcee Chuck Woolery left.Cohen also commended Sajak on his long tenure on the colorful trivia show, calling him “underrated.”The Sirius XM radio personality noted: “I don’t think people understand how hard it is to host that show and what a good job he does.

criticized one Twitter user. “Not even a mashup or a ‘pun’. Just two random things.

confided to Deseret News. “I’m very happy to be retired from ‘Jeopardy!’ because I think I got away with one in the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) tournament.”Jennings told the Utah-based outlet that the self-proclaimed “villain” of the tournament “would just wipe the floor with me if we had to play again.

posted a video of contestant Henry celebrating, unable to contain his excitement after solving the final puzzle.The clip then cuts to the show’s host Drew Carey explaining that Henry wouldn’t be able to spin the wheel due to him popping his shoulder out of his socket — and bringing out the contestant’s wife, Alice, to do the honor for him.“Henry was celebrating and going ‘Woo,’ and he dislocated his shoulder,” Carey said. “So, he’s not going to be able to spin the wheel, but Alice is going to spin the wheel for him.”A post shared by The Price Is Right (@therealpriceisright)As if it was fate, Alice spun and secured a 95 for her husband — sending him to the Showcase Showdown — this time with him celebrating with his one good arm as his wife jumped for joy.“Be careful,” Carey joked to Alice.Henry cruised through the Showcase Showdown — securing a tropical vacation in Hawaii.“He won a trip to Hawaii and the ER #PriceIsRight,” the Instagram post caption read.

co-hosting the long-running game show alongside Mayim Bialik since the late, great Alex Trebek passed in November 2020.However, Jennings said he wouldn’t have picked himself for the job if he was in charge of casting for the series.He told Utah outlet Deseret News recently that while hosting the show is his “dream job,” he would have picked someone else for the position. “If I were hiring for that job, I would go with a sturdy broadcaster with decades of experience, not just somebody who happened to be good at the show many years ago,” the Washington native confessed.

Warning: This story contains spoilers about the Friday, June 16, episode of “Jeopardy!”What is: No response?All three contestants on Friday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” were stumped by the Final Jeopardy question. According to show recappers, the last clue came from the American Geography category and read: “Native Americans called it Okwa-ta, or ‘wide water’; Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville would rename it for a countryman.”Friday’s players included Erica Rapheal, an epidemiologist from St.

a whopping 23 times.“In this game, this has to be a record, 23 triple stumpers, and it’s something we never like to see,” producer Sarah Foss said on the “Inside ‘Jeopardy!” podcast.While no one is certain as to why there were a record number of clues left unanswered former champion Buzzy Cohen did give one possible reason.“Not good, you know it’s the last game before lunch, maybe everyone’s a little sleepy or something, a little hungry, but that’s a tough stat to carry with you,” Cohen said.Of all 23 triple stumpers, 7 happened in the first round while the last 16 occurred in “Double Jeopardy!”The large number of triple stumpers, produced the lowest Coryat scores, a contestant’s score if wagering isn’t factored in.One of the clues that became a triple stumper featured Vice President Kamala Harris.“This Californian is number two in line,” the clue read, according to J! Archive. Hoping not to draw too much attention to the painful viewing fans saw the week prior, the producers brushed off the show as something minuscule before moving into the next segment of the podcast.“Thankfully I’ve seen nothing go viral about it so it’s not gonna go viral, we’ve mentioned it briefly on the pod and we’ll forget it ever happened,” Foss concluded.Many fans were not thrilled with the contestants’ performance during the now infamous match, with some calling it the worst episode ever.“My God @Jeopardy how boring is tonights show.

had 23 clues left unanswered, 16 of which took place in “Double Jeopardy!”The missed wrong answers led to only 33 correct ones, which was seen as the lowest of the season.

Pat Sajak, 76, is retiring after his 41st season. “The View” co-hosts discussed Sajak’s impending exit Tuesday while interviewing “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, asking him to weigh in on the longtime star’s departure and possible successors. “Well, Pat’s a legend, I mean, over 40 years?” Jennings mused.

announced that he would be retiring from ABC’s hit game show after Season 41 in September – leaving co-host White, 66, without a partner-in-crime.But while some fans are calling for letter-turning White to replace Sajak, she fears that she actually could be let go from the series, according to an insider.“The next year is going to be quite the ride and Vanna wants to be a part of it all even after he leaves, and she hopes they don’t force her out,” a source close to White alleged to the Daily Mail on Tuesday.But the source also claimed that White has no interest in leaving the show, which she joined in 1982 — a year after Sajak did, in 1981 — and even has aspirations to become Sajak 2.0.“Vanna doesn’t want to leave ‘Wheel of Fortune’ even after Pat’s announcement of retirement, and she would highly consider taking over his role as host on the show,” the insider claimed.The Post has reached out to White’s representatives for further comment.The alleged insider even added that White is “in it for the long haul” and “would like to be a part of the selection process for Pat’s replacement, because if it is up to her, she is in it forever.” Her contract for the game show ends in 2024, according to the outlet. But according to  Bloomberg, there are others in the running — including longtime “American Idol” host and former “Live With Kelly” seat-filler Ryan Seacrest.

Pat Sajak, 76, after he announced his exit from “Wheel of Fortune” this week.“When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White wrote in a tweet on Tuesday. The message continued, “I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come.

recent retirement announcement.Sajak, 76, revealed on Monday that he is leaving the NBC series this season after over 40 years on the air.White, 66, became “Wheel’s” regular letter tuner in 1982, so fans across social media are gunning for her to finally get a promotion.“VANNA WHITE FOR WHEEL OF FORTUNE HOST 2024,” an excited fan tweeted yesterday.“Pat Sajak to retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host finally, but not soon enough. Should be end of 2023 season and take the nepo daughter with him.

tweeted Monday that the upcoming season of the beloved NBC show will be his last. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.”“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.

told The Hollywood Reporter.While details of the new game show are unclear, it was reported that several of the challenges will involve physical and comedic challenges that will help contestants earn letters.The Post reached out to “Wheel of Fortune” for comment. “Our mission is straightforward and clear,” D’Ambrosia explained adding that Sony is aiming to become the “premier content creator for kids.” Fans of the game show revealed this is not the first time the syndicated game show has been reincarnated for a younger demographic.“Correction on your Kids’ Wheel of Fortune article,” tweeted one die-hard fan. “There was in fact a kids’ version of WOF before.

according to show recappers. Coryat is a player’s score if wagering is disregarded.Collette Lee, an Illinois middle school math teacher, human rights lawyer Kristine Rembach, and Georgia networking engineer Suresh Krishnan did not even attempt to buzz in for the 23 clues.Warning: “Jeopardy!” spoilers ahead. Seven of the stumpers took place during the Jeopardy round, and 16 more occurred in Double Jeopardy, meaning that more than half the board in the second round went unanswered.Two Daily Doubles were answered incorrectly, and two clues were left unplayed.One Reddit user claimed the known record for “Jeopardy!” triple stumpers is 24, set in 2005.The Post has contacted “Jeopardy!” reps for comment.

reports The Sun. The Force was with Kimberly Laflamme midway through the “Star Wars”-themed show she began racking up hundreds of dollars by guessing correct letters while attempting to solve the “Escape room with a view” puzzle.Luck smiled upon the Arizona resident on her third turn when the wheel landed on the coveted $10,000 marker. Momentarily forgetting to look at the dollar amount, Laflamme asked Vanna White, 66, if there was an “M” in the puzzle which White obligingly turned over.

came under scrutiny after several fans of the famous quiz show claimed that “The Big Bang Theory” star had inconsistent rules during Wednesday’s game.The incident occurred during the show’s Double “Jeopardy!” round when the contestants began selecting under the “Presidential Doin’s” category.“Made Henry Clay Secretary of State; 2 years after the White House, settled into a new House (of Representatives),” read the clue.Contestant Kyle Marshall rang in with the answer, “Who is Adams?”“More specific,” inquired Bialik, 47.Marshall then clarified “Who is John Adams” as Bialik declared the answer incorrect.Returning champ Ilhana Redzovic swooped in to steal the question by saying the answer was the sixth president of the US, John Quincy Adams. The Post reached out to Bialik for comment.Bialik’s need for clarification sent fans on Twitter into a tizzy as the “Call Me Kat” star did not ask for more info on a previous question about William Henry Harrison.

Inside Jeopardy! podcast, executive producer Michael Davies divulged that Roach — who uses they/them pronouns — has “never” studied for the trivia series.The 24-year-old had lost to fellow victor James Holzhauer during the “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament on May 24, placing second.Roach’s mom Patti had been in the audience during the broadcast and Davies recalled what she said at the time.“[Patti] told me that Mattea spends zero time, and has spent zero time ever practicing for this show,” the EP explained.“They don’t learn trivia, they don’t read trivia books, they don’t sit on the floor in the children’s book department like James,” he said, referencing that Holzhauer used to read kids books to study.“Everything they know is from reading, sitting in front of the TV, reading newspapers and being in front of intelligent people,” Davies revealed.He then noted how Roach’s parents “were so involved in that, and get so much credit in their broad liberal arts education.”“It just shows their potential,” he said.

according to The Sun. “Taking a nap,” rang in Debbie but was told by Sajak that the answer was incorrect. The puzzle was solved a few minutes later by another contestant calling out “Hailing a cab.” “I like the ‘taking a nap’ one better,” teased Sajak.Debbie and her granddaughter — who appeared to be unsure this time — rang in with the wrong answer a second time claiming it was “catching a fish,” only for Sajak to once again decline the answer.

Project 150, which helps high school students with insecure housing. Host Ken Jennings, who perpetuates a mock feud with the champ, told Holzhauer that the other competitors pushed him to the limit.

dragged into another controversy on “Jeopardy!” last night.The congressional representative from New York typified the final — and uncharacteristically “correct” — answer during Wednesday night’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament finale. Controlling the board rather early in the game, 24-year-old Mattea Roach picked the $800 question in the “recent events” category. “Subheads in a piece on this NY Rep.: ‘Lied about where he went to … college’; ‘Allegedly Swindled a disabled vet whose dog was dying,'” read host Ken Jennings.

Variety on Wednesday that he disagrees with the Duchess of Sussex’s words — because the brand is always changing itself to keep up with the times.“We are constantly evolving the format so that it isn’t the same show it was 15 plus years ago,” he said. “A lot of work goes into modernizing our formats to ensure they represent our values as a company and wider society.”Markle, 41, starred on the NBC reality show from 2006 to 2007 as a “briefcase model,” displaying the luggage containing various amounts of cash for which contestants were vying.She took to her “Archetypes” podcast last October and sounded off on her unsatisfying “Deal or No Deal” experience, saying the show “objectifies” women.While she claimed she was “grateful” for the gig, she felt “not smart” while being on the series.

teary Mattea Roach on Tuesday, expressing his condolences to the contestant after their father passed away earlier this month.“In your very first appearance on Jeopardy, we asked you what your most prized possession was,” said Jennings. “And you mentioned a denim jacket on extended loan from your dad, right?” Roach, who uses they/them pronouns, answered that he was correct though sadly it was now “on permanent loan.” “Unfortunately, my dad actually passed away at the start of the month very suddenly,” said Roach, 24.

robbed,” and took to social media to express their disappointment.“Awful ruling against Ben Chan on tonight’s #Jeopardy,” someone tweeted.“Since when does being off by one letter count in final jep? There’s no other character he could have meant,” another wrote.“Lynn doesn’t finish spelling ‘Juliet’ yet it’s ruled as a complete (albeit incorrect) response, and Ben misspells Benedick by one letter and is ruled incorrect. Clearly they knew what he was going for and yet ended his run on a terrible technicality,” a fan pointed out.“The thing I hate about #Jeopardy is if Ben had said that response he would have got it correct, but writing it was wrong.

her wife, musician Jessica Betts, 40, who she married in 2020, is also involved with the show. “I’m back with my better half [Jessica]. My spouse is a member of my [house] band,” she said.

tweeted.Jennings, 48, seemed to agree that Buttrey is indeed “father,” throwing a like at the tweet.“That’s father.” – me, any time Sam Buttrey is onscreenCalling a celebrity or notable figure “mother” or “father” is a recent slang term that signifies god-like icon status.During Buttrey’s final question-and-answer portion of the competition, he took the time to thank the writers and producers of “Jeopardy!” — but fellow contestant Matt Amodio used his time to thank Buttrey.Amodio called the professor the “dearest friend I’ve made in all of Jeopardy!” before the two shared a sweet hug.Matt Amodio and Sam Buttrey: brainiacs *and* besties.

#Wheeloffortune pic.twitter.com/o7Ql3LOW9w“‘That was a pivotal factor’ no one says that smfh,” one person tweeted.“‘That Was a Pivotal Factor’ is a ‘phrase’ in the same Universe that Bon Jovi is ‘Metal’,” someone quipped.“Yeah, I’m always going around saying ‘That was a pivotal factor!’. It’s so common!!! How could he not get that?!” joked another.This isn’t the first time “Wheel of Fortune” fans have slammed the show: Sajak’s bizarre behavior has been a hot topic lately.All in recent episodes, Sajak has put a contestant in a chokehold; claimed he hides in letter-turner Vanna White’s garden; asked a contestant to remove his shirt and tugged on a contestant’s beard.

told Vulture in an interview published Thursday. “Alex made it his own, but it wasn’t his own the first couple of years,” he continued, referring to the show’s longtime host, Alex Trebek, who died in 2020 at 80. “A lot of what happened on ‘Jeopardy!’ came from him possessing this job for so long.