Vanna White, Ryan Seacrest.Photo:ric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television
ric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television
Ryan Seacrestis not having any issues behind the wheel.The media mogul began his role asWheel of Fortunehost earlier this month on Sept. 9, and he’s quickly learned the ropes thanks to some advice fromVanna White.“She said, ‘Just go out there and have fun and be yourself,' " Seacrest told PEOPLE at the2024 iHeartRadio Music Festivalon Friday, Sept. 20.“The good thing about this game show is that you get to be yourself,” he added. “It has a little looseness to it. It doesn’t have to be so strict and so formatted. It has those moments of real life and humanity.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ryan Seacrest arrives at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/GettySeacrest said that he and White, 67 — who has been onWheel of Fortunesince 1982 — “have known each other for two decades.““We’re friends, which has made it really, really nice and comfortable,” he continued.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Speaking about how important the show is for the contestants who participate, Seacrest said, “I think I know the show because I’m such a fan of the show, so you think that you know how it’s going to go, but I never realized the excitement with those contestants when they win that money.““They walk away with $114,000, $63,000, $42,000. This is life-changing money, and it’s so incredible to see their reaction to that,” the star added. “And they get to do it again every night.”Vanna White, Ryan Seacrest.Eric McCandless/Sony Pictures TelevisionSeacrest wore a different hat on Sept. 20, however, as host of the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas — a role he’s held for 14 years.“I look forward to these because there are always artists that are heritage artists, along with the pop artists,” he said. “We get to [see] theBlack Crowes, who I’ve never seen in my life live, but I played their music as a kid growing up all the time in my Jeep.”Alongside the Black Crowes, other performers this year includeBig Sean,Camila Cabello,Doja Cat,Gwen Stefani,Hozier,Keith Urban,New Kids on the Block,Paramore,Shaboozey,Thomas Rhett,Victoria Monétand more.The second night of the event is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Ryan Seacrestis not having any issues behind the wheel.The media mogul began his role asWheel of Fortunehost earlier this month on Sept. 9, and he’s quickly learned the ropes thanks to some advice fromVanna White.
“She said, ‘Just go out there and have fun and be yourself,' " Seacrest told PEOPLE at the2024 iHeartRadio Music Festivalon Friday, Sept. 20.
“The good thing about this game show is that you get to be yourself,” he added. “It has a little looseness to it. It doesn’t have to be so strict and so formatted. It has those moments of real life and humanity.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Ryan Seacrest arrives at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Seacrest said that he and White, 67 — who has been onWheel of Fortunesince 1982 — “have known each other for two decades.”
“We’re friends, which has made it really, really nice and comfortable,” he continued.
The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!
Speaking about how important the show is for the contestants who participate, Seacrest said, “I think I know the show because I’m such a fan of the show, so you think that you know how it’s going to go, but I never realized the excitement with those contestants when they win that money.”
“They walk away with $114,000, $63,000, $42,000. This is life-changing money, and it’s so incredible to see their reaction to that,” the star added. “And they get to do it again every night.”
Vanna White, Ryan Seacrest.Eric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television
Eric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television
Seacrest wore a different hat on Sept. 20, however, as host of the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas — a role he’s held for 14 years.“I look forward to these because there are always artists that are heritage artists, along with the pop artists,” he said. “We get to [see] theBlack Crowes, who I’ve never seen in my life live, but I played their music as a kid growing up all the time in my Jeep.”
Alongside the Black Crowes, other performers this year includeBig Sean,Camila Cabello,Doja Cat,Gwen Stefani,Hozier,Keith Urban,New Kids on the Block,Paramore,Shaboozey,Thomas Rhett,Victoria Monétand more.
The second night of the event is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Sept. 21.
source: people.com