Ryan Seacrest Boosts 'Wheel of Fortune' Ratings to 5-Year High

Seacrest's debut week as host draws the largest premiere audience since 2015, surpassing last year's numbers significantly.

Ryan Seacrest's first week as host of 'Wheel of Fortune' averaged 8.31 million viewers, a 21% increase from the previous year.
The season premiere on September 9 attracted 9.63 million viewers, the highest for a season opener since 2015.
Seacrest's debut episode saw a 70% rise in viewership compared to last year's premiere episode.
The show secured the No. 1 spot in syndication for the week, with a 4.88 household rating.
Pat Sajak, the former host, will continue to host 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' and serve as a consultant for the next three years.