Ryan Seacrest has joked about former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak in a new behind-the-scenes video from his first day on set.

In the clip, Ryan walks around the building and finds a cardboard cutout of Pat and Vanna White.

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Standing next to the cardboard Pat he asks, “Who’s taller?

“He is,” Ryan says pointing to Pat, adding, “Shocker.”

Ryan stands at 5-foot-7 while Pat is 5-foot-10.

Elsewhere in the video, the star tells viewers, “Listen to the sound of this wheel, right.

“Iconic.”

He then spins it and, smiling, leans closer with his eyes closed.

“I find it soothing,” he says.

Ryan, 49, is set to replace longtime host Pat when the show returns for its 42nd season later this year.

The video he shared also sees him meeting the show’s crew as he tells them, “My heart’s pounding, I’m so excited.”

Walking onto the set and seeing the wheel for the first time, he again jokes about his height saying, “The wheel is smaller than you think, and so am I.”

He adds he was “so excited” he struggled to sleep – but then says he slept OK but was “very excited” for his alarm to go off.

The video ends with the On Air With Ryan Seacrest host skipping along outside holding a tote bag.

Though some have called for Ryan to be replaced based on the promo, people in the comments said they “can’t wait” for his season to air.

“The sound we have heard for several generations in my house [raised hands emoji],” wrote one viewer.

“Excited that you were passed the torch on this legacy.”

Another commented, “It’s like your first day of school, so excited!! We will miss Pat, but can’t wait to see your debut!”

“You’re going to do amazing!!! So excited for you. Can’t wait to watch,” a third penned.

“They couldn’t have found someone better. Good luck!” someone else said.

Pat, 77, announced his retirement on X last year after hosting the show since 1983.

“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he wrote.

“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”

Ryan was announced as the new host in June last year.

In his post about his new role, the American Idol presenter said he was “humbled” to take over the gig from Pat.

Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline

Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts

Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981

He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)

Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since

After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982

Pat hosted with Susan for one season

He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS

For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place

In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS

He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991

The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future

In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak.

“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.”

He also confirmed Vanna, 66, will join him as co-host and continue her role.

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