Ryan Seacrest Boosts 'Wheel of Fortune' to Top TV Spot

The game show achieves its highest premiere month viewership in three years with Seacrest as the new host.

Season 42 of 'Wheel of Fortune,' hosted by Ryan Seacrest, averaged 7.99 million viewers, marking a 12% increase from last year's premiere month.
The show became the most-watched entertainment program in September, surpassing all primetime series across broadcast, cable, and syndication.
Seacrest's debut episode on September 9 attracted over 9.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched season opener in nine years.
Viewership in the 25-54 demographic rose by 3% compared to the previous season's first month.
Pat Sajak will continue to host 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' on ABC, with new episodes set to air in 2025.