HISTORIC HIT! Ryan Seacrest’s Star Power Sends “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” Soaring to Two-Year Rating High

BREAKING NEWS! The entertainment world has just witnessed a spectacular shift: Ryan Seacrest, the successor to the legend Pat Sajak, has instantly proven himself to be the “King of Ratings,” turning the debut season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune into an overnight phenomenon!

After just one episode, the powerful TV star has attracted a massive audience, propelling the show to become one of the biggest hits on the ABC network.

Ryan Seacrest: The Immediate Ratings Magic!

The season 6 premiere of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, which aired on Friday, September 26, 2025, delivered an astonishing figure: an average of 3.55 million viewers.

This is not just an impressive number; this is the highest-rated premiere in two years for the program!

The schedule change from Wednesday to Friday at 8:00 pm ET did not dampen the excitement. On the contrary, the appearance of Ryan Seacrest, alongside the icon Vanna White, drew the largest audience for ABC’s Friday 8:00 pm slot since May 2024.

Massive Growth: Viewership increased by 17% compared to the previous season’s premiere (which only drew 3.04 million under Pat Sajak’s tenure).

Furthermore, the appeal of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune completely crushed its fierce competitor, CBS’s Big Brother (which only drew 1.95 million viewers), beating it by an astonishing 82% in total viewers!

From the Daily “Wheel of Fortune” to the Star-Studded Spinoff

Ryan Seacrest officially joined the Wheel of Fortune family in September 2024 (Season 42). Now, by hosting the “Celebrity” version, he has cemented his status as the long-term face of the multi-billion dollar game show franchise on ABC.

Season 6 kicked off with spectacular fanfare, featuring “homegrown” celebrity guests from Dancing with the Stars: dancer/choreographer Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, and judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. This episode immediately became the No. 1 Program of the night, achieving the best viewership audience since December 13, 2023!

A Star-Studded Lineup Ready to Spin the Wheel

The excitement doesn’t stop there; the upcoming episodes promise to be even more explosive. Famous personalities will continue to spin the world’s most famous wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to $1 million for their chosen charity.

Look forward to seeing:

Episode 2 (October 3, 2025): Singer/actor Joey McIntyre, author/actor Retta, and Oliver Hudson.

Other Confirmed Stars: Popular actors like Malin Akerman, Katie Lowes, and Jaime Ray Newman.

Sports Legends: WNBA champion Candace Parker, NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard, and sportscaster Rich Eisen.

Music Industry Representatives: Multiplatinum artist Big Sean, rapper 2 Chainz, and GRAMMY award-winning artist Tori Kelly.

This success is not only a personal victory for Ryan Seacrest but also proof that classic television game shows can still achieve massive success. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune airs every Friday on ABC and is available to stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.