Ryan Seacrest has been announced as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" after the current host, Pat Sajak, retires at the end of the upcoming 41st season. Seacrest expressed his excitement for the opportunity, paying tribute to Sajak's "legendary" career as the longest-running game show host in history. The 41st season of the show is set to begin airing in September 2021, with Seacrest taking over in 2024.