Maggie Sajak, daughter of longtime Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, has expressed approval of Ryan Seacrest as the show's new host . "He really appreciates the show and knows how important it is," Maggie, who shared the reason her father Pat retired , told Us Weekly at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on Saturday. Wheel of Fortune recently surpassed Jeopardy! by over a million views .
"You can really tell by how prepared he is and how he treats the contestants and how he treats the whole experience." Jane Fonda's four-word response to Jennifer Aniston's plan to remake 9 to 5 Dolly Parton 'stepping in to mend feud' between Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus Seacrest, 49, took over hosting duties earlier this month, replacing Pat Sajak after his 40-year run. Pat Sajak will return to host the final season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" premiering October 7.
Maggie Sajak, who has been the show's social correspondent since 2021, also praised co-host Vanna White's ongoing role. "Jokingly, we say she's Aunt Vanna, but I really have known her since before I was born," Maggie said. "She's great, I love being able to see her now at work.
" Reflecting on the show's impact, Maggie added: "It's such a special show to so many people and it's more than just a show, which sounds maybe kinda cheesy, but it really is. I mean, this is bonding among generations." DON'T MISS.
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