Pat Sajak Set For One Final Spin On “Wheel Of Fortune”
on Jul 12, 2024
It’s official, folks! Pat Sajak, the beloved host of Wheel of Fortune, is gearing up for one last hurrah before officially retiring.
The TV icon stepped down from the main game show in June after his illustrious 41-year career. Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been co-hosts of Wheel of Fortune together since 1982.
Many thought they had seen the last of Sajak on their screens in connection to the show, but there’s good news for fans! Pat Sajak will return as host for something special.
Pat Sajak’s final episode of Wheel of Fortune aired on June 7, 2024, marking the end of an era.
Ahead of his final regular episode, Sajak shared an emotional message with fans, expressing his gratitude for their support over the decades.
“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” he said. “And I’ve always felt that privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun.”
You can watch his full farewell speech to the show in the video below.
While Sajak will no longer be the face of Wheel of Fortune, he will remain involved as a consultant for the next three years.
It seems that this is to ensure a smooth transition for the new host. Ryan Seacrest will be taking over hosting duties for the program’s next season. We are certain he will bring his own flair to the game show!
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Seacrest recently shared a heartfelt message on his social media to honor Sajak’s legacy on the show, saying that he had “set the standards for hosts everywhere.”
“Pat, congratulations on an incredible run with ‘Wheel of Fortune!’ Your dedication, charm, and wit have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades. Your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic, and together, you’ve created countless wonderful memories for viewers.”
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But Pat Sajak’s journey isn’t quite over yet. As part of his retirement plan, Sajak will host one last season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune before passing the baton to Ryan Seacrest.
Sajak has hosted the original game show spin-off since its debut in January 2021. Now, he is returning for the show’s fifth season. Contrary to speculation, Sajak’s return to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is not a surprise comeback but a planned farewell.
Fans were confused at first, believing that the well-known host would be leaving the show for good. Sources close to the situation confirmed to TMZ that hosting the final season of the spin-off was always part of Sajak’s retirement plan. Sajak will film the new episodes later this summer, with the season airing this fall.
Don’t miss Pat Sajak’s final appearance on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune! Tune in to ABC on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET starting October 7 to witness the end of an incredible era.
We sure were thrilled to learn that we’ll enjoy more screen time with the iconic Pat Sajak before he takes his final bow!
