‘Wheel Of Fortune’: Pat Sajak To Retire After 40 Years
In shocking news, Wheel Of Fortune host Pat Sajak has announced that he is retiring after 40 years. Fans are shocked to hear this news even though there had been some rumors that it was coming.
Pat Sajak Retiring
Pat Sajak is retiring after 40 years on the game show Wheel Of Fortune. It turns out that he will be around for the 2023-2024 season, but after that, he is gone. The Hollywood Reporter shared the breaking news today. He made a statement today and here is what he had to say.
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)”
Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) June 12, 2023
Suzanne Prete, executive vp game shows at Sony Pictures Television, which produces Wheel of Fortune also spoke out about this big change. Here is what she had to say.
“As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing years. We are incredibly grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for all these years and we look forward to celebrating his outstanding career throughout the upcoming season. Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years following his last year hosting, so we’re thrilled to have him remaining close to the Wheel of Fortune family.”
What Is He Doing Next?
It turns out that Pat Sajak isn’t totally leaving the show. For the next three years, he will be working as a consultant on the show. That means that the show should stay pretty much the same, just with a new host.
Fans Respond To News
The fans have been responding to his news on Twitter and a lot are sad to see Pat Sajak go. Here is what they posted.
- But please keep the tweets coming! In fact, once you retire from Wheel, you should have even more time to tweet.
- Wow – never thought this day would come even though logically it’s inevitable. You, Vanna & the Wheel are an institution. It will be an end of an era. But we have one more season so it’s too early to say goodbye.
- Thank you for many years of entertainment!
- Got someone in mind as a replacement? Hard to think of anyone else doing it.
Are you surprised to hear that Pat Sajak is retiring from Wheel Of Fortune? Sound off in the comments below.
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