Behind the scenes of the new 'Wheel of Fortune'

"GMA" caught up with Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White as they gear up to kick off the show’s 42nd season.
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[@debijordan]

I had a blast as a singing contestant on WOF which aired in March 2002. I still have my name tag and the congratulations letter. Good times!

[@Abeautifulchildofgod]

My favorite game show! Good luck on your new journey Ryan!😊🙏🏽

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

Hey Ryan and I miss pat sajak

[@clintjacops958]

The New Set Looks Amazing!!!

[@DavidWhite-e4k]

3:01 "Oh, what the heck!" *SPLAT* 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@chrisfinch8637]

I've always seen Al Roker of the TODAY Show shift gears, from doing the weather and interviews and such, but this is probably the first time I've seen it done with Ginger Zee, in this fashion, along with herself being an author and a meteorologist. That's pretty clever for both legends of morning news and weather.

[@RealTalkWithRickyPaquiot]

*I literally can't wait to watch the new season of Wheel Of Fortune.*

[@MyGuyJustinH]

I can't wait either.

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

@@MyGuyJustinHthis is the moment of truth

[@a.conner6565]

@@ErikFlores-mo3fsagreed will he be as good as pat sajack?

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

@@a.conner6565 Ryan is doing a great job and everyone should be say we love you

[@TheMcGuireLife]

Hi, this is Jermey McGuire I love watching wheel of fortune. My grandpa watched wheel of fortune every evening, now I’m keeping the tradition going!!! I love calling out letters and salving puzzles. I’m never going to stop watching my grandpa’s favorite game show, now wheel of fortune is my favorite game show.” My grandpa would be looking down at me from heaven.

[@pjyork8879]

Ryan Seacrest changed New Years Rockin Eve

[@leonardbrinkman4410]

Let's see if Ryan seacrest can change wheel of Fortune!

[@Barbara-jq2se]

This is 1 specific game show my mom would always tune into! I noticed that she throughly enjoyed it every chance she watched. That was then; this is now. Yes; things certainly have changed nowadays. Numerous yrs have passed since then. I’m just gonna wish Ryan Seacrest & Vanna White a really good time/experience working together. Enjoy your new journeys both of you on this new set. ☺️

[@VectraQS]

I was in the audience when the on-set segments were produced for this story on July 25. During the taping of Ryan’s first episode (S-8011) I had a conversation with Ginger in the audience without realizing who she was!

[@EmilyMDong]

Love this game show!!! Good luck Ryan. I just got like from him yesterday!!! So happy

[@BrandonSugiura]

That was a good question and Ryan's answer was excellect

[@TroyGoodwin]

Well, Ryan still does his day job; Working at L.A.’s legendary hit music station, 102-7, KISS-FM.

[@BenJabituya]

The show must go on.

[@JudithSanchez-j3k]

I’m so happy they chose him His fun nice and Nice looking good luck 🍀 It was time for a New look of well of Fortune one of my favorite Programs ❤❤

[@laurad3497]

Wishing Pat a happy retirement ❤ Best of luck Ryan! You’ll do great 🎉

[@williamturner8933]

I love the new set

[@lindademouchett1967]

Me and my daughter was on their in November and had a blast the wheel was heavy didn’t win big but hope to be call back very soon

[@JaylenPotts-o7t]

Wheel of fortune is a great tv show. A brilliant idea for American families.

[@justinm.1]

I gotta get used to this new set on Wheel lol

[@NYCKNP]

Now I kinda wanna see Ginger Zee on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

[@UppiePond2]

What a view Ryan and Vanna had. Wow

[@EastStarc]

Go Ryan the greatest ever! You're like the Dick Clark we all loved. I will watch the show now because you're hosting ✅

[@517wiiface]

The new set is definitely sleeker!

[@Barbara-jq2se]

Oh, interesting interview! Didn’t realize this had taken place so just listening to it. This is called: “Behind The Scenes of “Wheel Of Fortune.” (Ryan Seacrest & Vanna White on the Big Changes Coming To Iconic Game Show. She’s the co-host. This interview was aired on GMA.

[@Barbara-jq2se]

Interesting demonstration of the wheel & how it now operates.

[@ivet6585]

Ryan is good at all of his jobs. It's gonna be great👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

Pat sajak is going to be really proud for him

[@richiely3345]

I’m so excited. I can’t wait for Ryan Seacrest to become the new host of Wheel of fortune alongside with longtime co-host Vanna White.

[@mabus42]

Wonder how many contestants screw up and say "Pat I'd like to buy a vowel" and seeing Ryan cry tears of shame.

[@JaniceTaylor-it3ed]

❤❤❤

[@bostonterriergames1987]

Ryan wasn't one of my top choices, but he's certainly professional, and he seems genuinely enthusiastic about hosting the show. At least he won't give "get off my lawn" vibes like Sajak has in recent years.

[@longtendorangers6960]

Looks different ❤❤

[@antoniowashington6148]

Ryan Seacrest, The best of the business. He reminds me of the late great of his successor "Dick Clark." Doing music and game shows. Who knows in the future that if American Bandstand be back on set, Ryan might succeed the great Dick Clark because Seacrest has it, Seacrest out!!!!

[@carenwebb9044]

Ryan doesn't need to host everything

[@AmandaHemstreet-nl7rw]

I'm looking forward to it and good luck Ryan S.

[@johncraw8572]

Awesomeness video I love wheel’s new set❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

Hello Ryan welcome to the family

[@wecantfightgravity]

So the wheel still has the same old sound in this new set. I wonder if this set is also going to be used for the 5th season (Pat Sajak's final season) of Celebrity Wheel.

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

Looking forward to that

[@kingtenaya1294]

I like Ryan, but I’m over them picking him for everything. It must’ve been somebody else that they could’ve picked.

[@MedicinalBlood]

You sound like my grandma

[@chaupin5]

Should've picked John Cena to host instead of Seacrest

[@NerdNest83]

They still don't want to put more money on the wheel for some reason. Is Sony really THAT cheap?

[@PhilMante]

Looking forward to September 9th to seeing how Seacrest holds up as the new host.

[@steviebettelyoun]

It’s gonna take a long time getting to not seen Pat say Jack there

[@anthonyguarino4242]

You’ll see him on CWOF starting October 14th of this year.

[@steviebettelyoun]

@@anthonyguarino4242 oh wow

[@disneydanny2]

September 9th is *ALSO* when the 49ers and Jets play. *TWO* ?'s remain: Will Aaron Rodgers make it out of the 1st Quarter Will ABC & DirecTV reach an agreement so I can see these on my TV *WITHOUT* having to jump through hoops to do so?

[@eddieannis9867]

We don’t have ABC because of Direct Tv and Disney messed

[@FlyBoyMT]

Now they’re saying that Pat was actually forced to retire and step aside for Ryan. Who knows. But good for Ryan and we’ll see how long this duo lasts. But about that bit with the puzzle board….what is the point besides nostalgia for Vanna to be there if letters can just light up on their own now without anyone touching it? There was literally nothing wrong with the puzzle board where the black borders were touch-sensitive. Gave her at least something to do besides walk back and forth. SMH

[@HobbyMoose79]

Can you imagine getting paid over a million dollars a year and work so little ! Shit do it, have fun play travel, have a blast. Congratulations Ryan.

[@CalebKirkbride]

It’s just disappointing that Ryan’s name is constantly listed (an even announced on the show) before Vanna’s, especially given her 40 years on the show. Her long-standing dedication should warrant top billing, yet she is often overshadowed. This order of names seems to overlook her significant contributions and highlights broader issues of gender parity. She deserves equal recognition and certainly top billing for her years of hard work.

[@JaniceTaylor-it3ed]

Good luck 🍀

[@leonardbrinkman4410]

I believe that Ryan seacrest will do very well hosting wheel of fortune. However, I think you're going to see a whole lot of prizes giving away especially new cars! If they give away a Tesla? That would be the most expensive car that Ryan seacrest would give away on that show!

[@Supersoccerchic]

So mad that I'll miss Ryan's first two weeks! Hopefully, I'll see his third week but ugh!

[@art88]

Great advice, "don't change anything"... and what's the first thing they do, they change the whole set and upset the diehard fans.

[@samanthaowens65]

He kind of has a Pat Sajak vibe. I think he will do great.

[@elchad0]

What’s that Apple device on the table at 1:49?

[@andygrenn680]

Watch WOF when I’m feeling ill…takes my mind off things…

[@Kid.Travie90]

My favorite game show wheel of fortune the new host is Ryan Seacrest with a co-host Vanna White, baby!!!

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

Ryan is cool and pat I miss you

[@Themeparknerd1993]

Why is she so obsessed with George? This was her interview lol

[@tbone3972]

She didn’t want to take all the credit like most people do, she wants to spread the credit. That’s when most people should know that they are genuine & kind.

[@mauricelong4678]

The set look like 1982

[@normanwyatt8761]

I hope that you plan to give every ethnic group a chance to be on the show, not just blacks and whites taking turns having 2 of their people on the stage at the same time. Mix it up with Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, etc. Whites should have the most contestants accor- ding to the population in this country and blacks should be next. As of right now, the blacks are the most viewed group on my cable T.V. being on every commercial, every newscast, every weather forcast, every game show, every talk show, every sports show, etc. It must seem to the rest of the world that America must be 75 % black and 25% white. Think about it ? FAIR is FAIR.

[@TripSoul10]

New season and still no $750 nor $1500 wedges have appeared since 1996. Bring those wedges back.

[@busfan9874]

At least $650 and $850 which went away in 1979 returned. $650 returned in 2012 and $850 returned in 2021

[@adriandelaat2905]

Look at the money Ryan will be getting, no wonder he’s excited

[@jsundberg5542]

how is it next evolution when they couldn't get a younger vanna!!!

[@MedicinalBlood]

Vanna is so cringe. she needs to step down and let Pats daughter take over the position.

[@andrewgoodwin3557]

I think they pick the wrong person not a fan of Ryan

[@NMarsden]

Come again, Pat!

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

He’s returning to celebrity wheel of fortune as a contestant and Ryan is new host

[@bostonterriergames1987]

No thanks, he got way too grumpy and condescending in later years. I know some will say it's "dry humor", but to me it came off like he was only half-joking at best. Seems like the type of guy who would constantly complain about "kids these days". Hopefully he stays out of the limelight once his contractually obligated last season of Celebrity WOF is done.

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

@@bostonterriergames1987 he’s returning to celebrity

[@rockysmumakagma]

It’ll be interesting to see how long Vanna will be a part of the show. I’m sure she’ll be replaced with a younger person soon

[@MedicinalBlood]

Hopefully 🤞🏻

[@HarryPotterTheGreat]

Wrong guy for the show. Just saying. Time will prove it.

[@tylerlozano9849]

😡

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

No way I really want pat to come back

[@tylerlozano9849]

@@ErikFlores-mo3fs yeah 👍

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

@@tylerlozano9849 I don’t believe that pat is replacing Ryan

[@lboog0907]

@@ErikFlores-mo3fshe’s already been doing the show since 1981-2024 42 years not even someone gonna do the show that long take Bob Barker for example he’s done price for 35 years

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

@@lboog0907 I’m going to see pat go return to celebrity

[@carenwebb9044]

Ryan is awful

[@ErikFlores-mo3fs]

He’s a very good guy and I hope pat is doing a great job

[@annettecarlin4800]

Mine to good luck/😀❤‍🩹