Ryan Seacrest Will Co-Host American Idol With This Game Show Legend In Hawaii

Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol, smiles while standing next to a silhouette of a mystery woman.

American Idol’s longtime host Ryan Seacrest may know the ropes regarding the reality TV competition series, but his new temporary co-host has been in the game for far longer. Though Ryan has been the sole host for most of American Idol’s run, he surprisingly began the series with a co-host. Traditionally, Ryan is the familiar face that contestants see before facing the American Idol season 22 judges for the first time, and he helps things to run smoothly throughout the rounds of competition before the live shows on ABC. When the contestants finally perform live, it’s Ryan’s true time to shine.

“A legend, a household name, a superstar named Vanna White is making a cameo on ‘American Idol.’”

Ryan’s new Wheel Of Fortune counterpart, Vanna White, will be joining in for American Idol’s next episode. While Vanna has been part of the Wheel Of Fortune family for decades, with Ryan jumping in to take over for legendary host Pat Sajak after his retirement this June, Ryan and Vanna are taking some time to get familiar with each other. “A legend, a household name, a superstar named Vanna White is making a cameo on ‘American Idol,’” Ryan explained to ABC News. “She’s watched for years and she’s gonna co-host a little bit with me on the next ‘Idol’ Monday.”

Ryan Seacrest & Vanna White Filmed Wheel Of Fortune In Hawaii

Ryan & Vanna Reportedly Have Strong Chemistry

Ryan Seacrest Will Co-Host American Idol With This Game Show Legend In Hawaii

While Ryan and Vanna will likely be working together when he joins Wheel Of Fortune in the upcoming season, the pair was able to get an idea for what their new partnership will look like during American Idol’s second Hawaii episode. Back in February, TMZ reported that Ryan and Vanna teamed up in Hawaii to record some Wheel of Fortune-related promos. While the footage won’t be seen until Ryan’s debut on Wheel Of Fortune, the pair appeared to have strong chemistry, according to TMZ, which will be on full display in the fall.

While Ryan has been in the entertainment industry for decades, his time on American Idol has been different than the other projects he’s been part of. Ryan’s time on the series catapulted him to fame early on, and after his first seasons hosting American Idol, his career moved in many different directions, from other hosting jobs to radio and production credits. Though Ryan continues to be the host of American Idol, his time as Wheel Of Fortune’s new host will put him into a different hosting space. With Vanna to show him the ropes, Ryan will likely fit right in.

As American Idol season 22 continues, there will be changes to the format and lineup in the coming months. After the current season, judge Katy Perry will be moving on from the series, but the familiar faces behind American Idol will likely remain unchanged. For Ryan, who has been with the series throughout its entire duration, any change in his status as host will be announced for the public long before it comes to fruition. For now, his time as host for American Idol won’t interfere with his new Wheel Of Fortune job.