As Pat Sajak faced the Wheel of Fortune puzzle board one last time on Friday, June 7, his successor as host, Ryan Seacrest, marked the “end of an era.” “Pat, congratulations on an incredible run with Wheel of Fortune!” Seacrest wrote on Instagram on Friday, alongside a photo and a video of the two of them hanging with Wheel of Fortune cohost Vanna White on the set of the syndicated game show. Seacrest went on: “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. You’ve set the standard for hosts everywhere, and this marks the end of an era. Best wishes for all your future endeavors!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) Sajak announced his decision...
- 6/9/2024
- TV Insider
Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune on Friday, June 7. The episode had a lot planned. Vanna White gave her touching goodbye to Pat on Thursday’s episode, and Friday was time for Pat to say goodbye to the fans. This meant a jam-packed finale.
Pat said that there was a lot to take care of, including time for him to say goodbye at the end. As a result, Pat had to speed things up, which he said meant he had to “rob” the contestants of time during the episode.
Pat Sajak ‘Robs’ Wheel Of Fortune Players
Pat Sajak said that most people knew this was his final episode. This means that they needed time at the end of the episode for him to say a few words to the fans as he said goodbye. This caused one change to the game, which Pat agreed “robbed” the players who were playing.
Pat said that there was a lot to take care of, including time for him to say goodbye at the end. As a result, Pat had to speed things up, which he said meant he had to “rob” the contestants of time during the episode.
Pat Sajak ‘Robs’ Wheel Of Fortune Players
Pat Sajak said that most people knew this was his final episode. This means that they needed time at the end of the episode for him to say a few words to the fans as he said goodbye. This caused one change to the game, which Pat agreed “robbed” the players who were playing.
- 6/8/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to Pat Sajak today on social media following the broadcast of Sajak’s final episode as host of Wheel of Fortune.
In an Instagram post, Seacrest – who will take over as host of the show — said Sajak was a “standard for hosts everywhere.”
“Pat, congratulations on an incredible run with Wheel of Fortune!” Seacrest said in the caption to his Instagram post, which ran alongside a photograph of himself, Sajak, and Vanna White.
“Your dedication, charm, and wit have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades,” Seacrest wrote. “Your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic, and together, you’ve created countless wonderful memories for viewers.”
“You’ve set the standard for hosts everywhere, and this marks the end of an era,” he concluded. “Best wishes for all your future endeavors!”
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In an Instagram post, Seacrest – who will take over as host of the show — said Sajak was a “standard for hosts everywhere.”
“Pat, congratulations on an incredible run with Wheel of Fortune!” Seacrest said in the caption to his Instagram post, which ran alongside a photograph of himself, Sajak, and Vanna White.
“Your dedication, charm, and wit have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades,” Seacrest wrote. “Your partnership with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic, and together, you’ve created countless wonderful memories for viewers.”
“You’ve set the standard for hosts everywhere, and this marks the end of an era,” he concluded. “Best wishes for all your future endeavors!”
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- 6/8/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Weeknight television will never be the same.
After more than four decades on the air, Pat Sajak has officially signed off as the host of Wheel of Fortune.
The 77-year-old TV legend bid adieu to Wheel of Fortune on Friday night, telling viewers that “the time has come to say goodbye.”
During his final episode at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, Pat appeared in throwback footage from 1981, his first year on the job.
Producers took time out of Pat’s final episode to allow him to say goodbye to the show and its fans, and his farewell speech had Wheel watchers wiping away tears.
“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” Pat told viewers.
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After more than four decades on the air, Pat Sajak has officially signed off as the host of Wheel of Fortune.
The 77-year-old TV legend bid adieu to Wheel of Fortune on Friday night, telling viewers that “the time has come to say goodbye.”
During his final episode at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, Pat appeared in throwback footage from 1981, his first year on the job.
Producers took time out of Pat’s final episode to allow him to say goodbye to the show and its fans, and his farewell speech had Wheel watchers wiping away tears.
“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” Pat told viewers.
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Pat added that he felt a...
- 6/8/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Pat Sajak hosted his last episode of the popular TV Game Show Wheel of Fortune on June 7, 2024, after a 41-year run. Sajak, 77, has been the host of the widely-popular puzzle game show since it was on network daytime television in 1981. On the final episode of Season 41, he praised long-time co-host Vanna White, saying “Finally, to my professional other half, dear Vanna. Like me, she takes the show very seriously, but not herself.” Sajak and White have shared many memorable moments over the years. They won’t let Pat’s retirement keep them apart.
“While I’ll very much miss working with her, I take solace in the fact that we live about five miles apart, so we’ll see plenty of each other.”
Vanna Says Her Emotional Goodbye
On June 6, 2024, one day before Pat’s last episode, Vanna White got emotional while she reminisced over the last 41 years. White, who...
“While I’ll very much miss working with her, I take solace in the fact that we live about five miles apart, so we’ll see plenty of each other.”
Vanna Says Her Emotional Goodbye
On June 6, 2024, one day before Pat’s last episode, Vanna White got emotional while she reminisced over the last 41 years. White, who...
- 6/8/2024
- by Alex Rogers
- TV Shows Ace
Pat Sajak’s long run as the host of Wheel of Fortune ended this June, marking a significant transition in his career. While fans are eager to see what’s next, Khon-tv recently revealed Sajak’s new venture during his final episode. New Role in Prescription Murder Sajak will be starring in a stage adaptation of Prescription: Murder alongside Joe Moore, who became well-known as a broadcaster in Hawaii. The play is scheduled to run from July 31 to August 10 next summer at downtown Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre. This project reunites him with his longtime friend and colleague Joe Moore, whose son will...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
American Idol came to a close and Ryan Seacrest is riding high ahead of his new show, Wheel of Fortune. He shared a post that revealed the talent show thought he was the best host on reality TV. Well, the jury is still out on whether he’ll ever best Pat Sajak on the game show.
Ryan Seacrest Praised Pat Sajak On Friday
On Friday, the American Idol host, who takes over on Wheel of Fortune in September, shared a tribute to Pat Sajak. He said some nice things about a lifetime career of excellence. On Instagram, Ryan said that Pat “set the standard for hosts everywhere.”
Ryan Seacrest shares Pat Sajak’s farewell from Wheel Of Fortune – Instagram
Unfortunately for Ryan Seacrest, Wheel of Fortune fans are not happy with him, and they want him to step down before he takes over. Actually, it was Kelly Ripa on her...
Ryan Seacrest Praised Pat Sajak On Friday
On Friday, the American Idol host, who takes over on Wheel of Fortune in September, shared a tribute to Pat Sajak. He said some nice things about a lifetime career of excellence. On Instagram, Ryan said that Pat “set the standard for hosts everywhere.”
Ryan Seacrest shares Pat Sajak’s farewell from Wheel Of Fortune – Instagram
Unfortunately for Ryan Seacrest, Wheel of Fortune fans are not happy with him, and they want him to step down before he takes over. Actually, it was Kelly Ripa on her...
- 6/8/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Fans of Survivor 45 will get a chance to see one of their own competing on Jeopardy! This will happen this month, and the person involved said it was time to prove all their detractors wrong and right.
Here is who is coming to Jeopardy! and what they said about the opportunity.
Survivor Contestant Headed To Jeopardy!
Survivor 45 competitor Drew Basile has announced that he is coming to Jeopardy! The young man posted some photos on his Instagram account that showed him with Ken Jennings and another of him by himself before the competition. He then joked that he would prove everyone who thought he was a “know-it-all” right.
Drew Basile from Survivor | YouTube
Drew Basile was a contestant from Survivor 45, and he said that he was one of the “smartest” people to ever appear in the competition. He proved his intelligence on the show when he became the strategic head of the Reba Four.
Here is who is coming to Jeopardy! and what they said about the opportunity.
Survivor Contestant Headed To Jeopardy!
Survivor 45 competitor Drew Basile has announced that he is coming to Jeopardy! The young man posted some photos on his Instagram account that showed him with Ken Jennings and another of him by himself before the competition. He then joked that he would prove everyone who thought he was a “know-it-all” right.
Drew Basile from Survivor | YouTube
Drew Basile was a contestant from Survivor 45, and he said that he was one of the “smartest” people to ever appear in the competition. He proved his intelligence on the show when he became the strategic head of the Reba Four.
- 6/8/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Pat Sajak’s recent announcement of his retirement shocked many fans of Wheel of Fortune. After 41 seasons, he has decided to step down from the role he began in 1981. Reflecting on his lengthy career, Sajak stated, I know my exit will mark the end of an era, but I’m excited for new beginnings. Maggie has always been supportive. A Legendary Career Comes to a Close Sajak has been more than just a game show host; he has become a cultural staple. His journey with viewers spanned through various historical moments and shifts in entertainment media. As Sajak quipped, I’d...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Ryan Seacrest knows a thing or two about following in the footsteps of a legend. After all, he not only cohosted Live With Kelly and Ryan in a seat once occupied by Regis Philbin, but he also stepped into beloved TV personality Dick Clark’s shoes to emcee Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. So you might think he’d take the idea of standing beside Vanna White as Pat Sajak’s replacement on Wheel of Fortune in stride. But no. “I’m like a kid, so excited about just seeing the set, you know,” he told the Today show about his new gig coming this fall. And he admitted to E! News, “Of course I’m nervous. I haven’t done it yet, so I’m terrified!” ABC/Disney Even so, Seacrest is no stranger to game shows. He’s hosted the singing competition...
- 6/8/2024
- TV Insider
Pat Sajak bid farewell to “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday night, but before he left, he had a parting gift for his final contestants on the show: $5,000 extra.
Before the first round of the night properly began, Sajak noted that, as everyone already knew, it was his final show. He added that he had some words he wanted to say before he left, meaning the game would cut one round of play to ensure there was enough time.
However, Sajak noted that “kind of robs you people,” so, to make up for it, he decided to spin the wheel himself and vowed to add an extra $1,000 to whatever he landed on for each contestant. He then proceeded to land on the $1,000 tile, meaning all three would get $2,000.
“You know what? It’s not my money,” Sajak teased. “Let’s give ’em all $5,000 right now. Little Jimmy’s surgery can wait!
Before the first round of the night properly began, Sajak noted that, as everyone already knew, it was his final show. He added that he had some words he wanted to say before he left, meaning the game would cut one round of play to ensure there was enough time.
However, Sajak noted that “kind of robs you people,” so, to make up for it, he decided to spin the wheel himself and vowed to add an extra $1,000 to whatever he landed on for each contestant. He then proceeded to land on the $1,000 tile, meaning all three would get $2,000.
“You know what? It’s not my money,” Sajak teased. “Let’s give ’em all $5,000 right now. Little Jimmy’s surgery can wait!
- 6/8/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Pat Sajak signed off of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday evening after more than 40 years as host, telling viewers with a slight catch in his voice that he was grateful for the “incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night.”
The half-hour episode, recorded on April 5, was largely a regular telecast of the syndicated show with a few extra touches including Sajak’s four-minute farewell, or what he described as “a few parting thoughts.” But it opened with a clip of Sajak’s first appearance as host back in 1981, when the show aired on NBC’s daytime schedule before shifting to first-run syndication through King World Productions (which was acquired by CBS in 2000) in the fall of 1983. In the 1981 clip, the voice-over announcer introduces Sajak as the replacement for former host Chuck Woolery, who went on to host the dating game show “The Love Connection.”
“Please...
The half-hour episode, recorded on April 5, was largely a regular telecast of the syndicated show with a few extra touches including Sajak’s four-minute farewell, or what he described as “a few parting thoughts.” But it opened with a clip of Sajak’s first appearance as host back in 1981, when the show aired on NBC’s daytime schedule before shifting to first-run syndication through King World Productions (which was acquired by CBS in 2000) in the fall of 1983. In the 1981 clip, the voice-over announcer introduces Sajak as the replacement for former host Chuck Woolery, who went on to host the dating game show “The Love Connection.”
“Please...
- 6/8/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Ladies and gentlemen, Pat Sajak has left the building. The longtime Wheel of Fortune host just signed off after 41 years on Friday, and he did not go quietly.
“I think most people know this is my last evening on the show,” Sajak said after the first round. “At the end of the show, I have a few things I’d like to say, so we need to save a little time. How do we do that?”
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“I think most people know this is my last evening on the show,” Sajak said after the first round. “At the end of the show, I have a few things I’d like to say, so we need to save a little time. How do we do that?”
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- 6/8/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
After his emotional farewell to audiences at the end of Friday’s “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak closed his final time hosting the show by paying tribute to the shows contestants, his family, and the staff and crew.
But he saved the biggest tribute for his costar of 40 years, Vanna White, who Sajak called his “professional other half,” and “a very special woman.”
“Every time we taped a show, I met three new people from all parts of this wonderful country, and the world, who were kind and considerate, who rooted for each other, who took great pride in talking about their family, their hometown, their friends, their schools, their jobs, even their pets,” Sajak said. “In the end, they were the real stars of the show. I genuinely like these people, and I’ll miss the chance to meet more of them.
Sajak then turned attention to staff and crew,...
But he saved the biggest tribute for his costar of 40 years, Vanna White, who Sajak called his “professional other half,” and “a very special woman.”
“Every time we taped a show, I met three new people from all parts of this wonderful country, and the world, who were kind and considerate, who rooted for each other, who took great pride in talking about their family, their hometown, their friends, their schools, their jobs, even their pets,” Sajak said. “In the end, they were the real stars of the show. I genuinely like these people, and I’ll miss the chance to meet more of them.
Sajak then turned attention to staff and crew,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Ross A. Lincoln, Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Wheel of Fortune and fans around the globe bid farewell to the show’s longtime host Pat Sajak as he said goodbye to the role for the last time in the June 7 episode. In a message to viewers, Sajak addressed his exit, saying, “Well, the time has come to say goodbye. I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade, and I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun, no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope, just a game.” As his address continued, Sajak added, “But gradually it became more than that, a place where kids learned their letters,...
- 6/8/2024
- TV Insider
The professional tributes poured in this week to salute the long career of Pat Sajak as host of the seemingly eternal syndicated game show Wheel of Fortune.
No such tributes even dribbled in to applaud the very short career of Pat Sajak as network late-night host.
That may be because virtually no one remembers Sajak’s stint in late-night, less because of its brevity than its minimal impression on the consciousness of American late-night viewers.
But let us spend a few minutes acknowledging that, forgotten as it may be, Sajak’s sojourn in the land of late night had something like the effect of a small gust of wind in the Sahara that ultimately ignites a swirling maelstrom that wreaks havoc all across the American seaboard.
Continue reading Wheel of Misfortune: When Pat Sajak Tried to Take Carson’s Late-Night Crown at LateNighter.
No such tributes even dribbled in to applaud the very short career of Pat Sajak as network late-night host.
That may be because virtually no one remembers Sajak’s stint in late-night, less because of its brevity than its minimal impression on the consciousness of American late-night viewers.
But let us spend a few minutes acknowledging that, forgotten as it may be, Sajak’s sojourn in the land of late night had something like the effect of a small gust of wind in the Sahara that ultimately ignites a swirling maelstrom that wreaks havoc all across the American seaboard.
Continue reading Wheel of Misfortune: When Pat Sajak Tried to Take Carson’s Late-Night Crown at LateNighter.
- 6/7/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
After an illustrious 41-year run on Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak is set to turn a new chapter in his career. The beloved host will soon demonstrate his acting talents in a fresh rendition of Prescription: Murder. According to Variety, Sajak will star alongside Joe Moore in this anticipated production, which is scheduled to play from July 31 to August 10, 2025, at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre. From TV Legend to Stage Actor The play was originally penned by William Link and Richard Levinson in 1962 and later served as the foundational episode for the hit TV series Columbo. In this...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
It’s the end of an era on Wheel of Fortune, but it’s also about to be the start of a new one. Friday’s (June 7) episode of the series marks the send-off for iconic game show host Pat Sajak, who is leaving his spot on the stage after four decades, and next season, Ryan Seacrest will take over the enviable role. Seacrest has a great deal of experience emceeing reality shows after getting his start in kids shows like Gladiators 2000 and, of course, hosting American Idol since its inception. So when does his tenure at the top of Wheel of Fortune begin? Wheel of Fortune is expected to return for Season 42, which will be Seacrest’s first as the host, in September 2024. An official premiere date has not yet been announced, but Season 41 premiered on September 11, 2023, so it’ll probably be a similar timeline. Seacrest and Vanna White,...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
It’s time to give the wheel a final spin. Pat Sajak is signing off as host of Wheel of Fortune after more than 40 years on the show.
Sajak’s last episode airs on Friday, June 7. The TV icon announced his decision to retire last year. Now that the time has come to say goodbye, he’s reflecting on his legacy.
“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” he said in a farewell video (via Deadline). “And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that … Thank you for allowing me into your lives.”
In honor of Sajak’s final show as Wheel’s host,...
Sajak’s last episode airs on Friday, June 7. The TV icon announced his decision to retire last year. Now that the time has come to say goodbye, he’s reflecting on his legacy.
“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” he said in a farewell video (via Deadline). “And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that … Thank you for allowing me into your lives.”
In honor of Sajak’s final show as Wheel’s host,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Undeniably, Pat Sajak’s retirement from Wheel Of Fortune is taking a huge emotional toll on his beloved co-host, Vanna White. While there has been some time to absorb the idea of Pat leaving, the real event comes with a wave of difficult feelings.
Vanna White Takes Time To Look Back
As Wheel Of Fortune co-host, Vanna White, prepared for the exit of long-time host and “work husband,” Pat Sajak, there was no way to know how it would truly feel after working together for forty-one years. Undoubtedly, the week has been full of trips down memory lane. Admittedly, Vanna says she only remembers one fight she and Pat had through the years. She says innocently they can’t agree on whether ketchup should go on hotdogs. While bracing herself for tonight’s airing, June 7, of Pat’s “Final Spin,” she tries to pull together some words as they are parting ways.
Vanna White Takes Time To Look Back
As Wheel Of Fortune co-host, Vanna White, prepared for the exit of long-time host and “work husband,” Pat Sajak, there was no way to know how it would truly feel after working together for forty-one years. Undoubtedly, the week has been full of trips down memory lane. Admittedly, Vanna says she only remembers one fight she and Pat had through the years. She says innocently they can’t agree on whether ketchup should go on hotdogs. While bracing herself for tonight’s airing, June 7, of Pat’s “Final Spin,” she tries to pull together some words as they are parting ways.
- 6/7/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
With Pat Sajak’s final appearance as host of “Wheel of Fortune,” the makeup of a daily hour of television that structures the days of millions of Americans is shifting once more.
“Wheel of Fortune” is the low-pressure option of the two famous game shows invented by the late superproducer Merv Griffin. Unlike “Jeopardy,” it’s intended to be not aspirational but accessible, with simple word-puzzle games and a department-store glamour that comforts but doesn’t dazzle. And Sajak, along with Vanna White revealing the letters, has been at its center since relatively close to the beginning; he took over from Chuck Woolery in 1981, six years into the show’s run, and has since been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous stint hosting a single game show.
His departure won’t leave a vacuum, exactly; his replacement, Ryan Seacrest, was announced in June 2023 — nearly...
“Wheel of Fortune” is the low-pressure option of the two famous game shows invented by the late superproducer Merv Griffin. Unlike “Jeopardy,” it’s intended to be not aspirational but accessible, with simple word-puzzle games and a department-store glamour that comforts but doesn’t dazzle. And Sajak, along with Vanna White revealing the letters, has been at its center since relatively close to the beginning; he took over from Chuck Woolery in 1981, six years into the show’s run, and has since been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous stint hosting a single game show.
His departure won’t leave a vacuum, exactly; his replacement, Ryan Seacrest, was announced in June 2023 — nearly...
- 6/7/2024
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
While the Wheel Of Fortune will never be the same without long-time host and legend, Pat Sajak, he has other fish to fry. Although he is preparing and ready for the final spin to air, Pat had one leg out the door with his new gig already lined up before the season finale.
End Of An Era
Now that the final spin is about to air, it has been a week of memory lane for the Wheel Of Fortune cast. Admittedly, Pat Sajak knows it will be “okay” for him to move on from the life he’s known for more than four decades. Confessing to his daughter, Maggie Sajak, he says, “I’d rather leave a couple of years too early, than a couple of years too late.” Although he knows he could still give the show more time, he says there are some other things he would like to do in his life.
End Of An Era
Now that the final spin is about to air, it has been a week of memory lane for the Wheel Of Fortune cast. Admittedly, Pat Sajak knows it will be “okay” for him to move on from the life he’s known for more than four decades. Confessing to his daughter, Maggie Sajak, he says, “I’d rather leave a couple of years too early, than a couple of years too late.” Although he knows he could still give the show more time, he says there are some other things he would like to do in his life.
- 6/7/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Pat Sajak’s reign at Wheel of Fortune came to a close with Friday’s episode as the longtime host bid farewell to the popular game show Friday after 41 seasons of wheel-spinning and vowel-buying.
“Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak told the audience, both those in the studio and the millions who watch from home.
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes,...
“Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak told the audience, both those in the studio and the millions who watch from home.
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Phrases like "the end of an era" and "TV legend" might be tossed around a bit too often these days.
But in the case of Pat Sajak and the end of his 43-year run as host of Wheel of Fortune, such descriptions couldn't be more apt.
As you've likely heard by now, Sajak is retiring from the show that made him famous, and Ryan Seacrest will take over when Wheel returns for its 42nd season in September.
Seacrest is well-suited to the gig, and while he's got some very big shoes to fill, we're sure he's up to the task of introducing prize puzzles and selling vowels.
But it's unlikely that he'll ever be regarded as an indispensable weekday night staple, as Sajak was for so many decades.
There are many reasons for this, and only a few of them have to do with the respective charms and talents of...
But in the case of Pat Sajak and the end of his 43-year run as host of Wheel of Fortune, such descriptions couldn't be more apt.
As you've likely heard by now, Sajak is retiring from the show that made him famous, and Ryan Seacrest will take over when Wheel returns for its 42nd season in September.
Seacrest is well-suited to the gig, and while he's got some very big shoes to fill, we're sure he's up to the task of introducing prize puzzles and selling vowels.
But it's unlikely that he'll ever be regarded as an indispensable weekday night staple, as Sajak was for so many decades.
There are many reasons for this, and only a few of them have to do with the respective charms and talents of...
- 6/7/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune on Friday, and took time to thank the viewers of the enduringly popular game show he’s hosted for more than 40 years.
“The time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak said during the episode. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade. I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for family fun — no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game.”
Sajak, 77, announced a year ago that he would step down as host of Wheel of Fortune. Ryan Seacrest will take over as host of the syndicated game...
“The time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak said during the episode. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade. I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for family fun — no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game.”
Sajak, 77, announced a year ago that he would step down as host of Wheel of Fortune. Ryan Seacrest will take over as host of the syndicated game...
- 6/7/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After more than four decades, Pat Sajak has bid farewell to Wheel of Fortune. The longtime host expressed his gratitude to viewers Friday in his final episode on the game show. The production has released a preview ahead of tonight’s broadcast. You can watch it above.
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there,” Sajak said on the set of the show. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade. And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that.”
“A place where kids learned their letters, where people from...
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there,” Sajak said on the set of the show. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade. And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that.”
“A place where kids learned their letters, where people from...
- 6/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Six months before Pat Sajak announced his retirement from his four-decade gig as the beloved star of Wheel of Fortune, his quick wit was still as sharp as ever. In what the host believed was a first, we met a comedy stage hypnotist, Brandon O’Brien, who became the day’s winningest contestant — a Ford Escape! — on the January 27, 2023, episode. At Sajak’s urging, Brandon described his act: “We get the volunteers up onstage, and then they relax, and they’ll pretty much do anything I ask them to do.” “Wow,” Sajak responded, not missing a beat. “It’s like being a game show host.” He should know. Few TV personalities have had the staying power of Sajak, and few have made it look so easy. No small feat in a profession that veteran game show producer Mark Goodson once likened to steering backward down a mountain, looking through the rearview mirror,...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
Tonight is the night, Friday, June 7, when legendary game show host Pat Sajak says his final goodbye to Wheel of Fortune. In a sneak peek, the long-time host, who has presided over Wheel of Fortune for over 40 years, addresses the loyal viewers with an emotional, heartfelt speech. “Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak says in the clip. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade” He continues, “I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun — no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing… I hope. Just a game.” After decades as host, Pat Sajak’s final episode of “Wheel of Fortune” airs Friday,...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
You might think you’re emotionally prepared to watch Pat Sajak give Wheel of Fortune one final spin, but trust us, you’re not.
After more than four decades at the helm of the iconic game show, Sajak hosts his final episode on Friday, and TVLine has a sneak peek of his farewell message to Wheel’s devoted fans.
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“Well,...
After more than four decades at the helm of the iconic game show, Sajak hosts his final episode on Friday, and TVLine has a sneak peek of his farewell message to Wheel’s devoted fans.
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“Well,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
It was all just a game at first to Pat Sajak, but then it became something much more meaningful. The longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host’s final episode heading the game show airs in just a few hours — and the production has released a first look preview ahead of the broadcast, in which Sajak expresses gratitude to his audience.
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there,” Sajak begins in the footage, addressing the camera on the “Wheel of Fortune” set. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, decade after decade. And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that.
“I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there,” Sajak begins in the footage, addressing the camera on the “Wheel of Fortune” set. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, decade after decade. And I always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues. No politics. Nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But gradually it became more than that.
- 6/7/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The Wheel of Fortune stops spinning for longtime host Pat Sajak tomorrow, when his final show airs. But retirement is not in the offing.
Sajak now plans to join friend and Khon-tv Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore for a stage production of Prescription: Murder that begins at the end of next month. The show is adapted from the pilot episode of TV’s Columbo, originally written by William Link and Richard Levinson. Rob Duval directs.
Sajak and Moore will co-star at downtown Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre from July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025. Moore’s son, Bryce, along with Therese Olival, Amy K. Sullivan, and Aiko Chinen round out the cast.
Prescription: Murder is the ninth stage collaboration for Sajak and Moore. Past performances include Moore’s original play, Prophecy and Honor, a 2001 revival of The Odd Couple, a 2004 turn with The Honeymooners, 2010’s The Boys in Autumn, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway in 2014, Dial M...
Sajak now plans to join friend and Khon-tv Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore for a stage production of Prescription: Murder that begins at the end of next month. The show is adapted from the pilot episode of TV’s Columbo, originally written by William Link and Richard Levinson. Rob Duval directs.
Sajak and Moore will co-star at downtown Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre from July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025. Moore’s son, Bryce, along with Therese Olival, Amy K. Sullivan, and Aiko Chinen round out the cast.
Prescription: Murder is the ninth stage collaboration for Sajak and Moore. Past performances include Moore’s original play, Prophecy and Honor, a 2001 revival of The Odd Couple, a 2004 turn with The Honeymooners, 2010’s The Boys in Autumn, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway in 2014, Dial M...
- 6/6/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Mega
Pat Sajak, the iconic host of "Wheel of Fortune," has spun the wheel of fate and landed an exciting new gig. This new development is coming nearly a year after his departure from the beloved game show.
Although his next venture was reportedly to be in academia, Pat Sajak appears not ready to step out of the spotlight just yet.
Pat Sajak Takes On Leading Role In Hawaii Theatre Mega
Sajak is set to showcase his acting talents in the upcoming crime play "Prescription: Murder," staged by a community theater in Hawaii.
Taking on a lead role, the veteran TV personality will grace the stage next summer, with performances beginning in July 2025. In the play, Sajak will portray a brilliant psychiatrist with a sinister plan to commit murder.
Joining him is his longtime friend and Khon-tv newscaster Joe Moore, who will play the detective engaged in a gripping cat-and-mouse game with Sajak's character.
Pat Sajak, the iconic host of "Wheel of Fortune," has spun the wheel of fate and landed an exciting new gig. This new development is coming nearly a year after his departure from the beloved game show.
Although his next venture was reportedly to be in academia, Pat Sajak appears not ready to step out of the spotlight just yet.
Pat Sajak Takes On Leading Role In Hawaii Theatre Mega
Sajak is set to showcase his acting talents in the upcoming crime play "Prescription: Murder," staged by a community theater in Hawaii.
Taking on a lead role, the veteran TV personality will grace the stage next summer, with performances beginning in July 2025. In the play, Sajak will portray a brilliant psychiatrist with a sinister plan to commit murder.
Joining him is his longtime friend and Khon-tv newscaster Joe Moore, who will play the detective engaged in a gripping cat-and-mouse game with Sajak's character.
- 6/6/2024
- by Afouda Bamidele
- The Blast
On June 7, Pat Sajak will sign off as host of Wheel of Fortune for the final time, and in anticipation of the big goodbye, co-host Vanna White has taped a special farewell for her friend. In the emotional and tearful video tribute, White addresses Sajak, saying, “I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together. I don’t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I’m gonna to try.” “Eight thousand episodes went by like that,” she goes on, adding a snap of her fingers to emphasize the milestone. “When I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am. You really did,” she reiterates. But it’s more than just their onscreen bond, White continues on to highlight their connection off camera between their...
- 6/6/2024
- TV Insider
As Wheel of Fortune prepares for Pat Sajak’s final episode Friday, his longtime co-host Vanna White on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to Sajak, who is retiring after more than four decades on the show.
“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” says White. “I don’t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I’m going to try.
“Eight-thousand episodes went by like that,” she says “When I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable, and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am. You really did.
“As the years have gone by, we’ve grown up on television. But we’ve also shared so much more behind the scenes. As much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our families...
“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” says White. “I don’t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I’m going to try.
“Eight-thousand episodes went by like that,” she says “When I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable, and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am. You really did.
“As the years have gone by, we’ve grown up on television. But we’ve also shared so much more behind the scenes. As much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our families...
- 6/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This video hits us right in the butt feels.
Pat Sajak’s second-to-last episode of Wheel of Fortune airs Thursday (check your local listings) and features a touching tribute from his longtime co-host, Vanna White.
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“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” White begins. “I don’t know how...
Pat Sajak’s second-to-last episode of Wheel of Fortune airs Thursday (check your local listings) and features a touching tribute from his longtime co-host, Vanna White.
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“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” White begins. “I don’t know how...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Pat Sajak might be leaving Wheel of Fortune, but he is not retiring from show business altogether. Variety reports that Sajak has inked a deal to return to Hawaii Theater in Honolulu, Hawaii, next summer to star in a play with his longtime collaborator there Joe Moore. This time, the duo will co-star in a new version of the 1962 stage play Prescription: Murder, which will run from July 31, 2025 to August 10, 2025. Sajak will star in the play as Roy Flemming, a psychiatrist who creates an alibi to murder his wife; Moore will portray Lt. Columbo, the detective who plays a game of cat-and-mouse with Flemming. (The plot for Prescription: Murder previously hit the small screen in Columbo‘s pilot.) Moore is a news anchor at Khon-tv but has starred in plays with Sajak multiple times over the years, most recently in 2023 for The Sunshine Boys. Their first collaboration took place in 1993 with Prophecy and Honor,...
- 6/6/2024
- TV Insider
Pat Sajak — whose final episode after 41 seasons as host of “Wheel of Fortune” airs this Friday — has already lined up his first post-game show gig. Sajak is set to reunite with longtime buddy Joe Moore, the Khon-tv Hawai’i newscaster and actor, back on stage in a new take on the play “Prescription: Murder.”
Sajak and Moore will star opposite each other in the play at downtown Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre next summer, from July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025. The Hawaii Theatre is set to reveal the news on Friday, via a commercial that will run on Khon-tv during Sajak’s final “Wheel” episode.
The 1962 mystery-thriller “Prescription: Murder” was written by William Link and Richard Levinson, who turned the play into the TV series “Columbo.” The plot to “Prescription: Murder” was adapted for the “Columbo” first episode.
In the Hawaii Theatre version, Sajak will play “brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming, who hatches a...
Sajak and Moore will star opposite each other in the play at downtown Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre next summer, from July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025. The Hawaii Theatre is set to reveal the news on Friday, via a commercial that will run on Khon-tv during Sajak’s final “Wheel” episode.
The 1962 mystery-thriller “Prescription: Murder” was written by William Link and Richard Levinson, who turned the play into the TV series “Columbo.” The plot to “Prescription: Murder” was adapted for the “Columbo” first episode.
In the Hawaii Theatre version, Sajak will play “brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming, who hatches a...
- 6/6/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
As Pat Sajak counts down to the days until his final Wheel of Fortune episode on Friday (June 7), some contestants are testing his limits regarding their wild puzzle guesses. Wednesday’s (June 5) episode saw a showdown between Jp Welliver, a vacuum salesman from Lititz, Pennsylvania, Allison Willis, a construction worker and truck driver from Suffern, New York, and Nonie Lewis, a partying grandma from Dallas, Texas. It was Lewis who made Sajak momentarily lose his cool after she attempted to answer a puzzle under the “Food and Drink” category. Lewis, who revealed she’d previously auditioned for the show in the 1980s and the 2000s, was faced with a two-word puzzle with just two letters missing. The puzzle-board read: “S _ P E R _ O O D / S M O O T H I E.” “I would like to solve, Pat,” she said, looking confident. “What do you got?” Sajak asked.
- 6/6/2024
- TV Insider
We’re thrilled to launch a new feature on The Film Stage highlighting our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical run. While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, we thought it would be helpful to provide a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you. We’ll be updating this page weekly, so be sure to bookmark.
Babes (Pamela Adlon)
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Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying...
Babes (Pamela Adlon)
Transitioning the naturalistic comic sensibilities that made Better Things a success, Pamela Adlon’s feature debut Babes manages to co-opt the rhythms of a romantic comedy to explore the relationship between two best friends at opposite points of their lives. – Christian G. (full review)
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying...
- 6/6/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Pat Sajak revealed more about his retirement. He explained why he was leaving Wheel of Fortune early. Sajak’s final day is on Friday, June 7. It will be a sad day for fans and his co-host Vanna White. They were the faces of Wheel of Fortune. Keep on reading to learn more.
Why Pat Sajak Is Leaving the Show
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak opened up more about his retirement. Before his final episode on Friday, he sat down for an interview with Good Morning America. Sajak looked back at his 40-year career on America’s Game Show.
Good Morning America posted the clip on the official Instagram page. The clip showed a montage of throwback clips of Sajak with Vanna White.
During the 40-minute interview, Maggie Sajak asked her father about his retirement. He feels now is a good time to leave. Pat Sajak then wondered whether he...
Why Pat Sajak Is Leaving the Show
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak opened up more about his retirement. Before his final episode on Friday, he sat down for an interview with Good Morning America. Sajak looked back at his 40-year career on America’s Game Show.
Good Morning America posted the clip on the official Instagram page. The clip showed a montage of throwback clips of Sajak with Vanna White.
During the 40-minute interview, Maggie Sajak asked her father about his retirement. He feels now is a good time to leave. Pat Sajak then wondered whether he...
- 6/5/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
Pat Sajak is retiring after this week’s Wheel of Fortune episodes. In preparation for his retirement, he is taking part in an extensive sit-down interview with his daughter, Maggie Sajak. Maggie is the game show’s social media correspondent, and she has teared up with the talk about what Pat will do next.
Here is what made Maggie tear up when talking about her dad.
Maggie Sajak Tears Up Over Pat Sajak’s Retirement Plans
On top of their one-on-one interview for the Wheel of Fortune YouTube page, the father and daughter also sat down for an interview with Good Morning America. Pat said he is happy with the idea of retirement and wants to settle down into the “simple life.”
Maggie Sajak | YouTube
Pat also joked that he is “perfectly happy if it just means that I’ll continue with my crossword puzzles and play with grandchildren. Hint hint hint.
Here is what made Maggie tear up when talking about her dad.
Maggie Sajak Tears Up Over Pat Sajak’s Retirement Plans
On top of their one-on-one interview for the Wheel of Fortune YouTube page, the father and daughter also sat down for an interview with Good Morning America. Pat said he is happy with the idea of retirement and wants to settle down into the “simple life.”
Maggie Sajak | YouTube
Pat also joked that he is “perfectly happy if it just means that I’ll continue with my crossword puzzles and play with grandchildren. Hint hint hint.
- 6/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Pat Sajak finishes his final week on Wheel of Fortune this week. This has allowed him to have a few more memorable contestant moments, some fun and snark, and one last chance to remind everyone why he has hosted the show for four decades. However, not everyone is happy about how Pat’s final season has gone.
Many fans feel this has been the “worst season ever” and want a change before Pat leaves. Here is what they had to say.
Some Fans Feel This Is The “Worst Season Ever” Of Wheel Of Fortune
This final season of Wheel of Fortune for Pat Sajak has had a lot of memorable moments. He has joked with contestants. He has called some out. He has even helped some of them win their puzzles with perceived second chances. However, some fans don’t like the recent gameplay of the show.
Pat Sajak – Wheel Of Fortune...
Many fans feel this has been the “worst season ever” and want a change before Pat leaves. Here is what they had to say.
Some Fans Feel This Is The “Worst Season Ever” Of Wheel Of Fortune
This final season of Wheel of Fortune for Pat Sajak has had a lot of memorable moments. He has joked with contestants. He has called some out. He has even helped some of them win their puzzles with perceived second chances. However, some fans don’t like the recent gameplay of the show.
Pat Sajak – Wheel Of Fortune...
- 6/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Wheel of Fortune is a show that has sometimes been very padentic when it comes to wrong answers. A person with an accent will get a question counted wrong because of how they pronounced the word. However, in a recent episode, Pat Sajak gave a woman a second chance, and fans are unhappy about it.
Here is what happened, why fans were mad, and what the woman said about it in response.
Pat Sajak Gives Woman Second Chance On Answer
On a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, a woman got a chance to answer a question in the bonus rounds. She got her letters on the board and immediately knew the answer. However, what she said has caused many fans to be upset with the game show.
Pat Sajak – Wheel Of Fortune
Dr. Kchristchan Howard was preparing for her bonus round with daughter Kennedi Williams. They faced off against the dad-and-son team George Sr.
Here is what happened, why fans were mad, and what the woman said about it in response.
Pat Sajak Gives Woman Second Chance On Answer
On a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, a woman got a chance to answer a question in the bonus rounds. She got her letters on the board and immediately knew the answer. However, what she said has caused many fans to be upset with the game show.
Pat Sajak – Wheel Of Fortune
Dr. Kchristchan Howard was preparing for her bonus round with daughter Kennedi Williams. They faced off against the dad-and-son team George Sr.
- 6/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
In 1981, Merv Griffin was watching the Los Angeles local news when he noticed a Band-Aid over the weatherman’s right eye. The next time the camera cut back to the forecaster, the Band-Aid was over his left eye, which greatly amused the Wheel of Fortune creator. That weatherman was a young Pat Sajak, and his prank led to a phone call that changed his life. “Merv called me, and he said, ‘You ever think about doing game shows?’” Sajak recalled in a 2007 interview with the Television Academy Foundation. Sajak, now 77, has had this silly sense of humor since childhood, when the self-described “intelligent” class clown would entertain teachers by handing in two sets of tests, a real one and a version with funny answers. Born in Chicago on October 26, 1946 (a Scorpio), Patrick Leonard Sajdak (he later dropped the d) was drawn to entertainment from a young age. He didn’t rise early to watch cartoons.
- 6/5/2024
- TV Insider
As Pat Sajak‘s final week as Wheel of Fortune host nears its end, Tuesday’s (June 4) episode had fans shouting at their TV screens after multiple puzzle blunders. The episode, part of “Thanks For The Memories” Week, saw a showdown between Nece Henderson, a motivational coach from Omaha, Nebraska, David Sorensen, a personal trainer from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and C.J. Rumer from Scranton, Pennsylvania, who revealed he got the email to audition for Wheel three hours after his wife gave birth. Things got off to a rough start in Round 1 under the “Place” category when the three contestants where faced with a puzzle board that read, “_ R I S T I _ E / M _ _ _ T A I _ / _ A _ E.” Rumer had a solid guess of “Pristine Mountain Cave,” even if caves aren’t particularly known for their pristine conditions. But his guess allowed the others to fill in more letters,...
- 6/5/2024
- TV Insider
Wheel of Fortune co-host and letter-turner Vanna White is reminiscing during show host Pat Sajak’s final week. He announced his retirement in June 2023 but shared he would be staying through Season 41. Now, his last episode will air on Friday, June 7th, 2024 and it is starting to hit everyone hard. So, what is Vanna doing to make it through? Keep reading for more details.
Wheel Of Fortune Vanna White Reminiscing During Pat’s Final Week
For Vanna White, she has worked alongside Pat Sajak for four decades now. It looked like she might exit when he did but she ultimately signed a contract through 2026. Now, when Pat exits, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will take over but that is not until September 2024. Though not all fans believe he is the best choice, he is the pick regardless. In April, Pat filmed his final Wheel of Fortune episode and now, the...
Wheel Of Fortune Vanna White Reminiscing During Pat’s Final Week
For Vanna White, she has worked alongside Pat Sajak for four decades now. It looked like she might exit when he did but she ultimately signed a contract through 2026. Now, when Pat exits, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will take over but that is not until September 2024. Though not all fans believe he is the best choice, he is the pick regardless. In April, Pat filmed his final Wheel of Fortune episode and now, the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
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For over four decades, Wheel of Fortune has been a beloved fixture in American households since its original debut in 1975. Hosted by the legendary Pat Sajak and the iconic Vanna White, the show is the longest-running syndicated game show in the country and has,...
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For over four decades, Wheel of Fortune has been a beloved fixture in American households since its original debut in 1975. Hosted by the legendary Pat Sajak and the iconic Vanna White, the show is the longest-running syndicated game show in the country and has,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jessica Murtaugh
- Rollingstone.com
After over four decades at the helm, Pat Sajak will officially step down as host of Wheel of Fortune on Friday (June 7), which means fans will have to get used to Ryan Seacrest as host when the show returns this fall. While there is always trepidation when it comes to replacing a legendary host (see previously Jeopardy!‘s Alex Trebek and Price is Right‘s Bob Barker), many fans are excited about the change and expect Seacrest to deliver in the role. “I know people are very on the fence about Ryan Seacrest being the new host of Wheel of Fortune. But I honestly believe that he will be a great fit,” wrote one fan on the Wheel of Fortune Reddit forum. “Need I remind you, everyone was on the fence about Drew Carey and The Price is Right after Bob Barker stepped down. And look what happened!” Others agreed,...
- 6/4/2024
- TV Insider
Ryan Seacrest is protecting himself after his split from model Aubrey Paige Petcosky. He now has a strict list of criteria his next girlfriend must meet. Keep on reading to learn more.
Ryan Seacrest – Requires Background Checks
The American Idol host is already dating after his breakup. Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige Petcosky had a mutual split. The exes are still good friends and super supportive of their respective endeavors. Aubrey released a new drinking game, while Ryan is gearing up for his new role on Wheel of Fortune.
He also wasn’t too brokenhearted over their breakup. The television personality is already dating around. An insider revealed what he’s looking for this time around. He has a list of three criteria that this special woman must meet.
“She must be young, pretty, and ambitious to a point,” the inside source told Closer Weekly.
Ryan Seacrest enjoys dating young women.
Ryan Seacrest – Requires Background Checks
The American Idol host is already dating after his breakup. Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige Petcosky had a mutual split. The exes are still good friends and super supportive of their respective endeavors. Aubrey released a new drinking game, while Ryan is gearing up for his new role on Wheel of Fortune.
He also wasn’t too brokenhearted over their breakup. The television personality is already dating around. An insider revealed what he’s looking for this time around. He has a list of three criteria that this special woman must meet.
“She must be young, pretty, and ambitious to a point,” the inside source told Closer Weekly.
Ryan Seacrest enjoys dating young women.
- 6/4/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
In just a handful of days, Wheel of Fortune fans will be saying goodbye to host Pat Sajak. He’s retiring after 41 seasons, and fans have known this was coming since June 2023. His final episode’s airdate, June 7, was set in April. So how did his final week as host, the aptly titled “Thanks for the Memories,” kick off? It all began with a clip of Pat Sajak and Vanna White from 1997, in which the two joke about the audience thinking of them as a married couple; they’d been working together for 15 years at that point and finished each other’s sentences. “Looks like they’re cleaning out the video files,” Sajak quipped as he and White walked out for the June 3 game. Then he got right to the game. One of the players, Joyce, was in the audience for ...
- 6/4/2024
- TV Insider
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