Seacrest, in. New “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest kicked off his tenure as the new host of the syndicated “Wheel of Fortune” with a healthy boost in the nation’s major TV markets. According to early data, Monday’s Season 42 premiere averaged a 4.62 household rating in the overnight markets, vs. a 2.94 rating for […]

It was opening night for Ryan Seacrest on Monday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune” — and so perhaps it was appropriate that the first puzzle out of the gate was “OPENING NIGHT,” based off the clue, “show biz.” “It feels that way over here!” Seacrest remarked after one of the show’s contestants solved the game. […]

When “Wheel of Fortune” began filming this summer, it marked the first time in 40 seasons that the announcer’s proclamation “Ladies and gentlemen, here are the stars of our show …” wasn’t followed by the names Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Instead, Ryan Seacrest waited backstage, standing arm in arm with White as they prepared […]