AceShowbiz - There is a possibility that Pat Sajak hosts "Wheel of Fortune" again. It has been reported that the former host of the beloved game show may replace current host Ryan Seacrest if something unwanted happens.

Speaking to The U.S. Sun on Friday, September 20, a source spilled that the 77-year-old TV personality, who hosted the TV program from 1981 through his retirement in June, may return to the show as a host on a particular condition. The source said, "The elephant in the room here is that Pat is healthy, sharp, and still has this massive international following."

The insider explained, "People love having him in their living rooms every night over dinner, and that hasn't really changed just because he's left behind 'Wheel.' Pat is very aware that he could walk into CBS or NBC and have his pick of primetime game shows to host. Everybody in the executive class knows him and everybody likes him."

"But Sony has made the decision to put him in a pair of 'golden handcuffs' via his consultancy that prevents him from going across the street and working for the competition," the informant continued. "Of course, Pat lingering around also has the added benefit of keeping Ryan in line and focused on maintaining the show's decades of ratings success."

The source went on to share, "A serious slip in the numbers could prompt a panic that puts Pat back in the hosting seat." Fortunately for Ryan, it was said that "ratings have been sky-high" when he and co-host Vanna White, who continued co-hosting the show despite Pat's departure, are hosting.

Deadline previously reported that Ryan's debut as the host of season 42 "saw a significant boost in the major TV markets, delivering a 4.62 household rating, according to early data." The media outlet noted, "That's up 57% from last year's premiere, which saw a 2.94 household rating in the same 44 overnight markets."

Additionally, the source stated that Pat's recent Outstanding Game Show Host Emmy Award win may lead to him replacing Ryan. "It's a sign that people still want Pat on TV, big time," the source pointed out. "Even with the press around his departure from the show, nobody at Sony really saw that coming and it has to put even more pressure on Ryan not to screw up this assignment!"