Seacrest told The Associated Press in a recent interview “the scale of the set was pretty impressive” to him when he first stepped on set.
Ryan Seacrest debuts as 'Wheel of Fortune' host
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"I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak," Seacrest said in a statement. "I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them."
It's official: Ryan Seacrest will host 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak retires
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