After taking over Wheel of Fortune hosting duties in September following Pat Sajak's retirement, Ryan Seacrest has mostly been coasting on a wave of positive vibes and reactions. (This season's new set design took a bigger hit than he did.

A recent Wheel of Fortune contestant shared what they believe accounts for Ryan Seacrest's success after interacting with him backstage.

The nickname thing apparently started when Ryan Seacrest called his beloved co-host Vanna White “V-Dubs,” and she thought it was only fair for him to have a nickname as well. The longtime letter-turner took to social media, asking fans for their suggestions, which you can see below on Instagram:

The bonus round involved Joey Sweet, program director for teens and longtime Vanna White fan from Oceanside, California. He boasted the high score of $16,150 in cash, a prize trip to Mexico, and the helpful Wildcard wedge, which entailed an additional letter. Selecting “Phrase” as his category, he joined Seacrest center stage.

It’s been over two months since Ryan Seacrest took over hosting Wheel of Fortune from the legendary Pat Sajak. During that time, Seacrest has struggled to win over fans of Sajak, who hosted the iconic game show for four decades before retiring earlier this year.