Less than three months after exiting the syndication daytime talker Live with Kelly and Ryan comes word that Ryan Seacrest will take over the hosting duties on the veteran syndicated game show Wheel of Fortune. Recently, Pat Sajak announced his plans to retire after 41 years as host.

Seacrest, who will remain host of American Idol, will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” said Seacrest in a statement. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna (White) on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.”

“Pat, I love that way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition,” he added.

Vanna White, meanwhile, is under contract for another year and is currently in negotiations to continue with the show.

In addition to American Idol and now Wheel of Fortune, Ryan Seacrest has presided over the annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special since 2007, among many other TV events. His start date on Wheel of Fortune has not been announced.