Wheel of Fortune fans demand Ryan Seacrest to ‘loosen up’ as he’s compared to ex host

Wheel of Fortune fans are still getting used to the show’s new host Ryan Seacrest, who took over from Pat Sajak this year – and it seems many are not impressed.

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Pat Sajak, Ryan Seacrest & Vanna White pose on Wheel of Fortune set (Image: Wheel of Fortune)

The popular game show Wheel of Fortune has been a staple for many years.

But when Pat Sajak, the long-time host of the hit ABC game show, stepped down in June this year, many fans had to adjust to his replacement, Ryan Seacrest, who took over the role in September 2024.

Despite Seacrest’s attempts to bring his own style to the hosting job, some viewers are finding it hard to accept him as the new face of the show following Pat’s 41-year tenure.

Numerous fans have criticized the former Live! morning show host for not living up to Pat’s legacy.

“@RyanSeacrest sounds like he’s the voice over of an old school sports talk video game. Loosen up man. #WheelofFortune has a different vibe w/out @PatOnWheel,” one individual posted on X, previously known as Twitter.

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Pat Sajak Passes Wheel of Fortune Hosting Baton to Ryan Seacrest and Tells Him: Youre Never Going to Find a Better Job or a Better Co-Host in Vanna White (Image: Wheel Of Fortune/Youtube)

Another user on the social media site commented: “@WheelofFortune I watched Wheel of Fortune today for the first time since they changed host it is just not the same I’m so sorry but where’s the enthusiasm Ryan You had it on every other show you hosted it just weird.”

Meanwhile, a third person noted: “Ryan Seacrest sounds like a robot. Loosen up man. #WheelOfFortune.”

One viewer tweeted, “Watching Wheel of Fortune with 12 in the room. She looks up at the TV and exclaims, ‘Who’s THAT GUY!??’ Had to explain that Pat Sajak retired and @RyanSeacrest took over. Let’s just say, 12 is not a fan. #WheelOfFortune.”

This isn’t the first time Ryan has faced criticism from Wheel of Fortune fans.

His game show debut sparked a lot of discussion, too, as viewers decided how they felt about him, and a slip of the tongue from a contestant that was overlooked seemingly made matters worse.