JEOPARDY! has sent a kind message to Wheel of Fortune ahead of Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White’s co-hosting debut.
The game show’s official Instagram account promoted its rival show in a sweet post.
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On Friday, the Jeopardy! social media account shared a video of contestants seemingly answering clues about Ryan, 49.
The clue was not provided but each player answered, “Who is Ryan Seacrest?”
A caption on the post teased, “This famous host is all set to launch a new era of @wheeloffortune on September 9. #RSTLNE.”
In the comments, fans of both shows expressed their excitement.
“I’m actually interested in seeing how he does!” one gushed.
“Ryan is a great choice!!!” posted another.
Other fans joked about the show promoting Wheel of Fortune.
One fan quipped, “Y’all should know your show is the only one we like.”
The light-hearted post comes amid a series of scares for Jeopardy! fans after it was revealed that the show was slipping in the ratings.
Nielsen released their ratings data, revealing that the game show, hosted by Ken Jennings, was still holding onto the No. 1 spot in syndicated TV shows but had seen a 20 percent decline in viewership.
Jeopardy was tied with Family Feud in the rankings, which didn’t sit right with some fans.
It also comes amid major buzz about what’s to come on Wheel of Fortune, as Ryan steps into this new role, taking over for Pat Sajak.
FIRST LOOK
Fans got a glimpse at the new Wheel of Fortune set, as well as Ryan and Vanna interacting with contestants in a teaser for the game show released on Wednesday.
Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline
Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts
Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981
He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)
Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since
After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982
Pat hosted with Susan for one season
He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS
For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place
In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS
He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991
The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future
In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement
The clip was released to urge fans of the game show to apply to appear.
It featured footage from the upcoming episodes, which were filmed this summer.
The footage showed contestants celebrating their wins on Wheel of Fortune, as well as Ryan and his co-star strolling onto the set together.
“Are you ready to be part of a new era on Wheel? We’re looking for new great contestants to play for big money with Ryan and Vanna. Got to WheelofFortune.com and apply today,” a voiceover said.
The clip was posted on Reddit, where fans of the game show shared their thoughts.
Some pointed out a lack of changes to the show’s set, while a few noticed some minor tweaks.
“All of these clips (except the very first one with the woman at the rest podium) are from Ryan’s first taped episodes, before the set change,” one fan noted.
A second responded, “So they kept the huge logo behind the wheel, eh? I don’t mind it, it’s better than the video wall.”
Other fans shared their thoughts on Ryan as a host.
” Ryan definitely seems a lot more chipper than Pat; if anyone still doubts Ryan, just give him a chance,” the commenter suggested.
“I can’t wait to see how it goes. The excitement for a new chapter is fun,” gushed a second fan.
WHAT’S TO COME
Ryan brought fans behind-the-scenes of Wheel of Fortune in July.
In a video posted on Instagram, he was seen working out as Vanna shouted orders at him through a megaphone.
He did pushups and attempted to pull and SUV by a thick rope as Vanna watched.
The car is thought to be a price fans can win on the show.
Vanna shouted orders at her co-star through a megaphone while riding in a golf cart.
Ryan did lunges alongside the cart as she relaxed.
Elsewhere in the video the cohosts enjoyed meatballs for lunch before enjoying. a confetti shower as they hugged one another.
The clip was released amid rumors about Ryan and Vanna’s chemistry, which were quickly squashed.
Pat, 77, left Wheel of Fortune after 40 years as the show’s host.
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