Ryan Seacrest, who recently dropped a hosting gig from his workload, could be picking up another gig.
According to reports, the TV veteran is in the running to replace Pat Sajak, who announced recently that he would be leaving Wheel of Fortune at the end of its upcoming 41st season.
Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw, who first revealed Sajak’s departure, followed up in a recent tweet that Seacrest “has been talking to the producers of Wheel of Fortune” as Sajak’s exit nears.
“Some sources say he’s the frontrunner. Others say he is just one of many interested.”
If Seacrest ultimately lands the job, he will have the experience for it. He has hosted American Idol since its debut in 2002, stayed with the show when it moved from Fox to ABC and he recently ended a six-year deal as co-host of Live With Kelly and Ryan, alongside Kelly Ripa.
Seacrest has also presided over the annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special since 2007, and other TV events.
In a recent statement, Sajak said: “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. Many thanks to you all.”
Sajak has hosted Wheel of Fortune since its nighttime debut in 1983. Also, he hosted the daytime edition from 1981 to 1989. Sajak won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host three times and bagged 16 additional nominations during his time.
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