On Monday, September 9, Ryan Seacrest officially walked away as the new host of Wheel of Fortune alongside Vanna White. Amid a monologue, gratitude, and much excitement, Ryan seemingly dissed his predecessor, Pat Sajak. So, how did Ryan do it, and what did viewers have to say? Keep reading for the details.

Ryan Seacrest disses Pat Sajak in Wof premiere

In June 2023, Pat Sajak announced his retirement from Wheel of Fortune. He was supposed to stay for one more season and then he was gone. That meant they needed someone to replace him and a few names were bandied about, but ultimately it was Ryan Seacrest who got the job. It made sense because he had a lot of experience as a host. Not only did he have his own radio show, he also co-hosted Live! With Kelly and has been the host of American Idol since day one.