The busiest man in Hollywood can officially add a new job to his resume. Ryan Seacrest began hosting duties on “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday after being tapped to replace longtime host Pat Sajak.

“And now, together for the first time, here are the stars of our show, Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White,” announcer Jim Thornton said at the beginning of the episode.

After briefly exchanging pleasantries with his new co-host, the “American Idol” star took his place behind the wheel and sat down in front of his first trio of contestants.

“I still can’t believe how lucky I am to be here with you tonight to continue this legacy of this incredible show with all of you and of course my dear friend Vanna White,” Seacrest began. “Thank you for the warm welcome.”

“Hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ is a dream job. I’ve been a fan of this show since I was a kid watching it with my family in Atlanta. And I know how special it is that ‘Wheel’ has been in your living rooms for 40 years,” he continued. “I’m just so grateful to have been invited. I also know I have some really big shoes to fill. So let’s play ‘Wheel of Fortune.’”

The Season 42 premiere comes three months after Sajak stepped down from the role he held for more than four decades (Seacrest was announced as his replacement a year earlier, in June 2023).

“It’s an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” he said in his farewell episode in June. “I’ve always felt that with the privilege came the responsibility to make this daily half-hour a safe space for family fun. No social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope — just a game.”

“But gradually it became more than that. A place where children learn their letters, where people from other countries hone their English skills, where families come together with friends, neighbors, and entire generations,” Sajak continued. “What an honor to be able to be even a small part of that. Thank you for letting me into your lives.”

“Wheel of Fortune” airs in syndication during the week.