Ryan Seacrest has spilled on what it’s like to host Wheel of Fortune.
It’s been almost a year since the host joined the beloved game show and replaced Pat Sajak.
At first, he was dealt heavy criticism for his “awkward” on-air stage habits and huge blunders, but viewers believe he has finally “found his groove.” However, his comfortability with the show’s set-up could have been delayed a even further if he didn’t get a heads up years ago.
While chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan shockingly admitted he was asked to take over way before he stepped on that stage last September.
He revealed, “There were conversations — actually, years ago — about me doing this show, and I expressed interest even back then.”
Ryan had no doubt he wanted to join the cast, especially considering he grew up watching it.
“We all have memories of watching Wheel with our families,” he shared. “I mowed lawns growing up in Atlanta just to save money to buy a Zenith TV for the kitchen so we could watch Wheel during dinner!”
He felt a close connection to the show, based on Pat and Vanna White’s chemistry.
“When you look at what Pat and Vanna have built over the years … they are your friends. What they’ve established is special. So that’s why I said yes,” he said.
Once he actually took the hosting gig, he practiced day in and day out.