In his first year hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” Ryan Seacrest The goal for 2025 is quite clear.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, the longtime television host Pat Sajak’s ‘WoF’ hosting duties September spoke with Vanna White about his hopes for next year’s series.

“Before I started working there, I was always struck by what this show meant to me and what it meant to so many people and generations across the country,” the “American Idol” host said while attending the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. Grateful.” Dec. 6 at the Intuit Dome. “I love donating money. I get so excited when people win money, and they win a lot of money. I hope to give away $1 million by 2025.”

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Ryan Seacrest has high hopes for 2025. (Getty Images)

In June 2023, Sajak announced his departure from the show. A week later, it was announced that Seacrest would become Take over as host In Season 42.

Seacrest begins after the final episode of Sajak aired earlier this year social media Farewell to long time owner.

“Pat, congratulations on the incredible success of Wheel of Fortune! Your dedication, charm and wit have made this show a beloved part of American television for decades,” he wrote on Instagram , along with photos of himself, Sajak and White. “Your work with Vanna has been iconic, and together you have created countless wonderful memories for viewers. You have set the standard for presenters everywhere, and this marks the end of an era. Best wishes to all of you in your future endeavors!”

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Seacrest succeeds long-time host Pat Sajak, who retired last year. (Ryan Seacrest Instagram)

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In the final episode of Sajak, taped in April, Sajak stated emotional farewell speech.

“Well, it’s time to say goodbye,” he said. “Before I leave, I want to express my gratitude and acknowledgement, and I want to express my gratitude to everyone who is here. To be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, and for decades, it is An incredible honor.”

“I’ve always felt that with that privilege comes a responsibility to make that half hour every day a safe place for family fun,” Sajak continued. “I hope there are no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, just a game.”

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“But gradually it became more than that,” he added. “Children learn the alphabet here, people from other countries hone their English skills, and families gather with friends and neighbors and entire generations.”

“It’s an honor to play even a small part in all of this,” Sajak concluded. “Thank you for letting me into your life.”

Seacrest begins hosting WoF Season 42. (Getty/CBS)

Ahead of debut, brand experts Eric Schiffer Exclusively told Fox News Digital that Wheels viewers are in good hands with Seacrest and his media planners.

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“A lot of people are asking, ‘Will he succeed? Will he fail? Will he lose his audience?'” Schiffer said. “Ryan has a sixth sense about how to make adjustments, which is to turn the energy down until the trust of the audience is built. Then, I believe he can use some of the techniques he learned on Idol to increase engagement and grow the audience. group.” .

“and “American Idol” There’s more interaction there. They have to charge a younger audience. “

“I think the challenge for Ryan will be to build enough trust in the early stages so that he can work all his magic to grow the brand and grow the audience without losing old fans, which will come with trust and where he feels comfortable ,” Schiffer said. “The star remains the game itself.”

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Fox News Digital’s Tracy Wright contributed to this article.