It’s the end of an era. Pat Sajak, the show’s host for the past 40 years, has made the decision to hang up his microphone and leave the venerable game show.
Sajak first hinted at his impending retirement in a show-related context in 2021, so it has been a long time coming. He told Entertainment Tonight that instead of starting over, we are getting close to the end. “I’d rather leave before new viewers start watching and start to wonder, “Ooh, what happened to him. ”.
Pat Sajak’s last turn as host of Wheel of Fortune will be the following season.
The Daytime Emmy winner hinted about leaving again the following year, telling the same publication that he was content with how well he had performed his duties and was prepared to hand the baton to someone else.
Years pass quickly. He said, “The end is almost here. Spending so much time in people’s living rooms is an honor. Individuals greeted us outside. We’re ecstatic and satisfied. ”.
Sajak is prepared to say goodbye after more than 40 years of performing on “Wheel of Fortune.”.
The upcoming Wheel of Fortune season will feature Pat Sajak’s final turn as host.
Pat Sajak will stop hosting “Wheel of Fortune” after the 2023–2024 season.
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As the longest-running game show host on television, the venerable host announced in a tweet that he was ending his record-breaking run.
“Well, now is the right time. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which starts in September, will be my last,” he wrote. I’ll have more to say later this year. The journey has been lovely. I sincerely thank you all. ”.
“A timeless symbol of hilariously dry humor and fun in my home… Thank you for 42 fantastic years,” one supporter wrote.
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Another person said, “I’ve spent most of my life watching you, and my favorite show is @WheelofFortune.”. ”.
Since 1981, Sajak has been in charge of directing “Wheel of Fortune.”. Even though he would no longer be the host, it was revealed by Sony Pictures Television that he would still contribute to the program as a consultant behind the scenes.
