- Ryan Seacrest is the current host of Wheel of Fortune, with his first season airing in September 2024.
- A new season of Wheel of Fortune is airing beginning September 8, 2025.
- Ryan gave fans a surprise update on Instagram on August 8.
Who's prepared for another spin at Wheel of Fortune? Judging from Ryan Seacrest's latest update, he's ready to don the suit and get on TV once again!
The American Idol host wrapped up his first season as the emcee of Wheel of Fortune (alongside fellow co-host Vanna White) earlier this summer, and fans are anxious to see him get back on their screens for an all-new installment. Well, Ryan decided he'd clue viewers in on a pretty big update about brand-new episodes ... but he did it in a way that fans didn't necessarily expect.
As he posted an Instagram post of him eating dinner, he made sure to feature a glass with the iconic Wheel of Fortune in the center of the image. What's more, he confirmed the previous news the show shared that new episodes of Wheel of Fortune will air on September 8, 2025.
"Dinner with a side of countdown," he wrote alongside the snaps on August 8. "A new season of @WheelofFortune begins in just 1 month. Who’s ready?!"
When viewers realized Ryan had given a surprise clue on when the new season of Wheel of Fortune will air on TV, they immediately bombarded the comments with excitement.
"WE ARE READY!!! We miss you!" one person penned. "You’ve really given the show new life, Ryan 🥰❤️ Can’t wait to see you back. You’re a ray of sunshine! 😊☀️," another expressed. "Meeee!!! The reruns are fun but I’m ready for some new puzzles to solve from my couch 🤣," a different follower added.
Now, that's the way to entice viewers to watch new episodes of Wheel of Fortune! And even though we don't know who is set to compete this season, we can only imagine people are going to be excited by Ryan's sophomore feat as host.
No matter the case, we're ready to solve more puzzles with Ryan!
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