Ryan Seacrest took to social media on Tuesday to share a glimpse into the first day of filming for Wheel of Fortune.
Seacrest took over as host of “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak's retirement, marking a new chapter for the show. Seacrest shared his first-day experience on Instagram, revealing his nervousness, excitement and respect for the show's legacy.
“A glimpse into the first day at @wheeloffortune and I'm still spinning with excitement!” Secreast I have written.
In a behind-the-scenes video, Seacrest is seen walking onto the set of the iconic game show, excited. “My heart's beating fast, I'm so excited,” he says. Throughout the video, Seacrest expresses awe and anticipation, joking about the size of the wheel compared to his height and spinning it for the first time. “I couldn't sleep last night, I was so excited,” he admits. (RELATED: Wheel of Fortune contestant makes headlines for all the wrong reasons)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 31: Ryan Seacrest speaks onstage during the 2024 New Year's Eve Gala at Times Square on December 31, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
The video also offers fans a nostalgic glimpse into the show's history, with Seacrest pointing out memorabilia like an old shot of Sajak and co-host Vanna White throwing pies at each other, and a display case containing one of White's dresses and two Emmy trophies. He ends the video with the word “to be continued,” hinting that there may be more behind-the-scenes footage on the way for fans.
