In a bombshell that’s rocked TV land, Ryan Seacrest has abruptly quit Wheel of Fortune after a mere seven months, with his final episode set for June 13, 2025—leaving fans gasping and Disney execs in a tailspin! The 50-year-old media mogul, who stepped into Pat Sajak’s iconic shoes in September 2024, was hailed as the fresh face to carry the game show’s legacy. But now, whispers of behind-the-scenes chaos, plunging ratings, and a secret clash with Vanna White have turned his dream gig into a shocking exit that’s got everyone asking: what went wrong?
Seacrest’s tenure started with a bang—7.99 million viewers tuned in for his first month, making Wheel the top entertainment series across broadcast, cable, and syndication, per Nielsen. His high-fives, contestant hugs, and signature charm won over many, even as Sajak loyalists grumbled. Yet, by early 2025, the honeymoon soured. Ratings dipped to 8.1 million, trailing Jeopardy!’s 8.4 million, and fans began nitpicking—calling him “lazy” for skipping rules reminders or “annoying” for talking too much. Insiders spill that Disney and Sony execs, spooked by the slide, pressed Seacrest to juice up the show, but his packed slate—American Idol, his iHeartRadio gig, and production empire—left little room to pivot.
Then there’s the Vanna factor. Sources whisper of “frosty” vibes between the co-hosts, with White, 68, reportedly bristling at Seacrest’s modern tweaks—like pushing contestant backstories over her classic letter-turning spotlight. “Vanna’s the heart of Wheel, and Ryan didn’t get that,” one crew member dished. Her contract runs through 2026, and with retirement looming, the tension allegedly hit a boiling point. Seacrest, sensing a sinking ship, bolted—his two-year deal cut short by a mutual split, insiders say.
Fans are reeling. “Ryan brought new life—why leave now?” one X user cried, while another raged, “Disney fumbled this!” His last hurrah, airing June 13, promises a tear-jerker: behind-the-scenes clips, contestant tributes, and a White-led send-off. Who’s next? Rumors swirl around Ken Jennings, Tom Bergeron, or even a Sajak comeback—though he’s busy with Celebrity Wheel through April 30. Disney’s tight-lipped, but the hunt’s on for a savior to steady the wheel.
Seacrest? He’s not sweating it. With On Air with Ryan Seacrest thriving and his production company eyeing streaming gold, he’s already plotting his next act—maybe a Netflix game show or a Kardashian reboot. “Wheel was a pit stop, not the destination,” a pal hints. This exit isn’t a fall—it’s a leap to bigger things, leaving Wheel of Fortune to spin into its wildest chapter yet!
