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What to know about Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest

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What to know about Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest
What to know about Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest

RYAN Seacrest has been a familiar face on many television gigs.

He has hosted programs such as American Idol, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

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Ryan Seacrest has earned millions from TV and radioCredit: AP:Associated Press

Who is Ryan Seacrest?

For the past 20-plus years, he has been the host of American Idol.

Starting in 2005, Seacrest also became the executive producer and co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve on ABC.

From January 2006 to September 2012, he was signed to a hosting and producing deal with the E! network.

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While signed to the network, he hosted a number of red-carpet specials.

Seacrest also produced Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Married to Jonas.

His behind-the-scenes credits also extend to Bravo and ABC.

From March 2012 to August 2021, he was an executive producer for Shahs of Sunset.

In 2010, Seacrest took home his first Emmy Award for his work on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan Seacrest's total net worth is estimated to be $450million.

As far as his personal life, Ryan Seacrest doesn't have children but he has been dating model Aubrey Paige since 2021.

How much does Ryan earn from American Idol?

Earlier in his American Idol career, Ryan earned $5million for the first eight seasons.

As Idol found massive success, Ryan's show salary massively increased.

Ryan earned $10million from Live! while Kelly Ripa earns $22million
Ryan earned $10million from Live! while Kelly Ripa earns $22millionCredit: Getty

For seasons nine through 15, he took home $15million per season.

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When ABC rebooted the reality competition program, the media personality signed a deal to return as host.

However, ABC reportedly pays Ryan less than the amount FOX paid.

His salary for the program's later editions was reported to be $12million per season.

How much did Ryan earn from Live with Kelly and Ryan?

While co-hosting his eponymous morning program with Kelly Ripa, Ryan's yearly salary from the talk show was $10million.

He was first revealed as Kelly's new co-host on May 1, 2017.

The announcement followed Michael Strahan's departure from the series during the previous year.

On February 16, 2023, it was announced Seacrest was leaving Live with Kelly and Ryan and is scheduled to be replaced by Kelly's husband Mark Consuelos.

Is Ryan Seacrest hosting the Wheel of Fortune?

It was reported on June 27, 2023, that Ryan Seacrest will be replacing former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak.

Pat Sajak announced his retirement on June 12 after 40 seasons with the show.

Of his new role as host, Seacrest stated: "Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.

He added: "I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White."

Israel Salas-Rodriguez

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