The legendary host is leaving his arena after more than four decades. Wheel of Fortune makers have decided to give a farewell to their star host in a special episode.
TVLine has confirmed that the farewell episode will take place on June 7. This will be the final episode of Pat Sajak as host.
Pat Sajak has already announced that the 41st season of the show will be his last season as host. Makers also confirmed that Ryan Seacrest will replace Sajak at the Wheel of Fortune in season 42. However, Vanna White will return in the upcoming Wheel season.
7 June’s episode will appear on the show after one year after he announced his retirement. Pat announced his retirement as a host in June 2023.
Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement
While announcing his retirement from the show, Sajak said, “Well, the time has come. I have decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.”
“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I will have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all,” Pat Sajak added.
Ryan Seacrest, replacing Pat in the forthcoming season, also talked about the former host. “I am truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of Pat Sajak.” He added, “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it has been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years.”
The next host at Wheel of Fortune said, “Pat, I love the way you have always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”
Pat Sajak’s time with Wheel of Fortune
Pat Sajak has been a part of Wheel of Fortune for more than 40 years. He has been working with the show since its nighttime debut in 1983. Sajak has also hosted the day show for almost nine years, from 1981 to 1989.
Pat Sajak, for his services to Wheel, has received many awards and titles. He won three Emmy awards for the show as Outstanding Game Show host. He earned multiple other recognitions as well.
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