Wheel of Fortune fans are sharing what they miss most about Pat Sajak now that Ryan Seacrest has replaced the longtime gameshow host.

Christmas came early for “Wheel of Fortune” viewers who missed Pat Sajak. Six months after retiring as host, Sajak, 78, returned to his old job for a special holiday episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” that aired Monday.

If Ryan Seacrest can’t lock down a long-term contract, Pat Sajak’s daughter may take over his hosting position. As Monsters and Critics reported, Ryan is reportedly dragging out a contract negotiation with Wheel of Fortune executives.

Despite retiring from Wheel of Fortune back in June, Sajak is set to host one final season of the Celebrity spin-off, which kicked off on Monday with a festive edition. Ahead of the episode, Sajak took to X, joking, “Apparently I’m back on TV tonight. I guess I’d better shave and shower.”

Pat Sajak made a surprise return to Wheel of Fortune and now fans are begging the host, who was replaced by Ryan Seacrest, to come out of retirement.

Wheel of Fortune viewers are warming up to Ryan Seacrest. Ryan took over Pat Sajak’s former hosting position in September 2024, and since then, he’s received mixed reviews from Wheel of Fortune viewers.

Pat Sajak delighted “Wheel of Fortune” fans as he returned to host an episode of the celebrity version of the game show. The 78-year-old reunited with co-host Vanna White on a new episode “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” on Monday,

Maggie Sajak could replace Ryan Seacrest as host if he doesn't renew his contract. Seacrest, 49, took over the hosting duties this fall after Maggie's father, Pat Sajak, retired following 40 years as the iconic host.