<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZxvI2_0wJFOMKf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZxvI2_0wJFOMKf00" width="640" height="360" >Wheel of of Fortune's (WOF) first month with Ryan Seacrest at the helm was the most watched entertainment programme on TV, according to new data.Figures from Nielsen, which found the show averaged 7.99 million viewers during September, come amid his presenting skills on the show leaving viewers with mixed views.Aside from sport and news, the ABC show was the most-watched entertainment series in September across broadcast, cable and syndication, the data found.Even when news is considered only CBS show 60 Minutes - which had 8.98 million viewers across the month - had more people tuning in.Some WoF fans have criticised Seacrest, who replaced Pat Sajak as prester of the show, for making a series of mistakes, while others have praised his energetic and jokey presenting style.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=24FXj5_0wJFOMKf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=24FXj5_0wJFOMKf00" width="1200" height="712" ><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White during an episode of the show (Image: Getty)</figcaption></figure>One of Seacrest's blooper occurred on the October 4 episode when he was slow to acknowledge a contestant named Cody had solved a puzzle. After Cody guessed correctly, Seacrest paused before telling him he got the answer right as the show's co-host Vanna White smiled and clapped.Some fans on social media claim that while Pat was supportive to contestants when they missed out on winning prizes, Seacrest lacks empathy.But others have praised Seacrest after he made his presenting debut, saying he is doing a great job.One said: “I miss Pat but I’m loving Ryan Seacrest. He’s doing so well."A second person wrote: “Ryan, we felt your fun, humility, respect and enthusiasm for replacing icon Pat and stepping into your new role.”DON'T MISS:<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=14yObM_0wJFOMKf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=14yObM_0wJFOMKf00" width="1200" height="712" ><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest presenting the show (Image: Getty)</figcaption></figure>Seacrest arrival gave the show its highest best premiere month audience in three years, up 12% from last year, its producer Sony Pictures TV said.The show reached 40 million total viewers in its premiere month and there was a 3% increase in adults aged 25 to 54 tuning in compared to last year.According to data, the Season 42 premiere averaged a 4.62 household rating in the overnight markets, in comparison to a 2.94 rating for the Season 41 premiere in 2023.Last month it was revealed the show topped Jeopardy! in ratings by over 1 million viewers following Seacrest's debut as hostThe premiere week drew 8,310,000 viewers, compared to 7,113,000 for Jeopardy! - marking a significant shift, as Jeopardy! had consistently outperformed WOF in recent seasons.Follow Daily Express US<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2qRob9_0wJFOMKf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2qRob9_0wJFOMKf00" width="1200" height="712" ><figcaption>Follow Daily Express US on Facebook and X (Image: EXPRESS)</figcaption></figure>Get all the latest news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle updates from our dedicated American team.Follow Daily Express US on Facebook and Twitter @ExpressUSNews</div></body>

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Wheel of Fortune's Ryan Seacrest scores another ratings high as he leaves fans divided

Wheel of of Fortune's (WOF) first month with Ryan Seacrest at the helm was the most watched entertainment programme on TV, according to new data. Figures from Nielsen, which found the show averaged 7.99 million viewers during September, come amid his presenting skills on the show leaving viewers with mixed views.