As the calendar flips to 2025, Ryan Seacrest is gearing up for an exciting new year as the host of the beloved game show Wheel of Fortune. Having taken the reins from legendary host Pat Sajak alongside the iconic Vanna White, Seacrest is eager to put his own stamp on the show.
In a recent interview, Seacrest shared his ambitious goals for the upcoming year’s episodes, showcasing his dedication to the show and its loyal fan base as he embarks on his first full year as host. With his infectious enthusiasm and warm on-screen presence, the 50-year-old has already won over fans and contestants alike, and he is now setting his sights on making 2025 a memorable year for Wheel of Fortune enthusiasts.
Ryan Seacrest says he hopes to give contestants a million dollars in prizes
During an appearance at the iHeartRadio Jingle Radio Ball on December 6 at the Intuit Dome, the former American Idol host took a moment to share his exciting goals for the upcoming year with Fox News Digital.
As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Seacrest expressed his genuine enthusiasm for awarding contestants with life-changing prizes as he hopes to give away a staggering $1 million in the new year. He confessed that witnessing contestants win substantial amounts of money never fails to thrill him.
Since its inception, Wheel of Fortune has seen only four contestants walk away with prizes exceeding $1 million. This elite group of winners includes Michelle Loewenstein, who secured $1,026,080 in 2008; Sarah Manchester, who won $1 million in 2014; actress Melissa Joan Hart, who earned $1,027,800 in 2021 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune; and Autumn Erhard, the top winner, who took home $1,030,340 on Season 30 in May 2013.
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Notably, all of these million-dollar wins occurred during the tenure of Pat Sajak, who has since retired as host. With the reins now in his hands, Seacrest is eager to continue the lucrative legacy of Wheel of Fortune and is poised to build on the show’s remarkable history, potentially ushering in a new era of million-dollar winners.