Ryan Seacrest is proving to be a worthy successor to Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune — and he thoroughly prepared for his role. President of Sony game shows, Suzanne Prete spoke to the LA Times about the 50-year-old TV mainstay joining Wheel and gave insight into his preparation.

In September, Sony Pictures Television handed the keys to its game show “Wheel of Fortune” to Ryan Seacrest, broadcasting’s iron man. Nielsen data show “Wheel of Fortune” averaging 7.9 million viewers through Dec. 1, up 3% from a year ago during longtime host Pat Sajak’s final season.

Wheel of Fortune viewers are continuing to tune in en masse for the Ryan Seacrest era. The Los Angeles Times published a new report about the game show’s ratings record since the American Idol host took over for Pat Sajak, and it looks like that initial bump that followed his September debut was no fluke.

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Ryan Seacrest opened up about his hopes for "Wheel of Fortune" in 2025.

Ryan Seacrest tells PEOPLE that working with Vanna White on 'Wheel of Fortune' has been "amazing," even sharing that she got him a "sweet" gift. Seacrest took over for Pat Sajak after 40 years in the position earlier this year.

It looks like we now know just a bit more about Ryan Seacrest's current relationship status. Back in April, fans of the Wheel of Fortune and American Idol host were sad to hear that he and girlfriend Aubrey Paige split after three years of dating.

ABC's Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest credits Vanna White for helping him settle in, calling her an “icon” and “institution”.

Co-hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White have been getting along well as they co-host Wheel of Fortune together, and now, their friendship has reached a stage that includes giving each other unique and semi-puzzling gifts.

She is an institution, an icon,” he gushed. “She’s amazing. She’s everything you think Vanna White will be when you meet her!”