Ryan Seacrest is a person of many roles — too many roles, in keeping with some trolls on social media.
The 48-year-old completed TV personality is adding “Wheel of Fortune” to his impressive resume, as he announced Tuesday that he’ll replace longtime host Pat Sajak, 76, when he retires next yr.
Seacrest holds several coveted jobs in Hollywood because the host of “American Idol” and his syndicated KIIS-FM radio show “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” and Dick Clark’s substitute on ABC’s “Latest Yr’s Rockin’ Eve.”
Seacrest recently ended his six-year run as Kelly Ripa’s counterpart on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” apparently freeing up a while in his schedule to tackle certainly one of television’s most beloved game shows.
The “Wheel” gig reportedly comes with a $28 million salary too, which might make Seacrest the highest-paid talent on TV.
While certainly one of Seacrest’s Instagram fans argued he’s the “perfect substitute” for Sajak, fans over on Twitter voiced different opinions.
“Mistaken selection. Not fair to @TheVannaWhite,” one fan said in defense of longtime “Wheel” letter-turner Vanna White, who many fans claimed is most deserving of filling Sajak’s shoes.
“Should’ve moved Vanna White to host and had Ryan Seacrest turning letters. Prove me incorrect,” one other jeered.
Other social media users consider the workaholic Seacrest must spread the wealth to other hopefuls.
Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen A. Smith, and even Seacrest’s NYE rival, Andy Cohen, all publicly expressed interest within the “Wheel” gig.
“What number of jobs do u need ?” one fan asked Seacrest.
“I like Ryan, but he’s had loads of hosting gigs before. I used to be hoping they might give any person else a probability. Plus, he’s on iHeart stations too. I don’t know if his other gigs will interfere with this one or not,” one other wondered.
“Mistaken person & you understand it,” another person slammed the producers.
The Post has contacted reps for Seacrest for comment.
Meanwhile, tons of of fans shared their excitement for Seacrest.
As one put it: “Ryan Seacrest is the master of staying relevant within the 65+ age demographic. This can be a perfect fit.”
“Hmmm…..My gut response isn’t ‘Oh God, no no no’ in order that is thing,” one other warmed up to the concept. “I believe Ryan has probability of maintaining the style & tradition that Pat set for Wheel. So congrats Ryan!!!”
Seacrest will change into the host of “Wheel” in 2024. Sajak joined the show in 1981.
