Ryan Seacrest is in his game show era.
The 49-year-old TV presenter Behind the scenes photos From the set of “Wheel of Fortune” with co-star Vanna White on Saturday.
In the first photo, Seacrest and White, 67, are seen smiling at each other on a couch in front of a “Wheel of Fortune” box, which is awarded to contestants during the show’s puzzle round, with the words RSTLNE inscribed on it.
The second photo shows the inside of the box, which is a mini version of the show.
Seacrest held up a box lid that read, “Ryan Seacrest Launches New Era.”
The “American Idol” host wore a gray suit and tie, while White wore a sparkly teal dress.
“We’re so excited about this new era of wheels! #RSTLNE,” the post’s caption read.
It was announced that Seacrest will take over as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” in June 2023, after Pat Sajak, 77, announced his retirement from the show.
“Like every American, I can say it has been an honor and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, to have them smile every night and to feel right at home in my company,” Seacrest said in a statement.
Viewers first got a glimpse of Seacrest on set in April when a 10-second clip aired in which he was seen walking past where the contestants were standing, looking around in awe and saying, “Wow!”
Last month, Seacrest documented his first day on the new job in a behind-the-scenes video that showed him spinning the iconic wheel and visiting the Hall of Fame area inside the studio.
“I’m so excited, my heart is beating so fast,” Seacrest told producers on set.
After Seacrest was announced as the new host, rumors circulated that he and White had disagreements.
“She got on great with Pat but not with Ryan. No one expected that from her,” a source claimed about White. Daily Mail“There’s no way she could do that.”
However, a source close to Seacrest told The Post, “There is absolutely no truth to this story. Ryan and Vanna have already started working together and are having a great time on set.”
White later denied the allegations of a rift, sharing a photo of her going out to dinner with Seacrest in July.
“Friends in front of and behind the camera,” she wrote in the caption.
“Wheel of Fortune” season 42 will premiere in September.
