Pat Sajak announces his retirement from Wheel of Fortune! Yes, you heard it right. The host has recently revealed that his time on the hit game show- The Wheel Of Fortune, is nearing its end. Sajak has been a host on the show for as long as anyone can remember, and it won’t be the same without him. So does this mean it is the end of the show as well? What is the reason behind Sajak’s retirement? We will answer all your questions in a while. Keep reading till the end to find out more!
Most of you must have heard of the Wheel of Fortune. The show first aired on the NBC networks in 1975 and has been running successfully for decades. The very first hosts on the show were Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford, and Sajak joined after them in 1983. The show received the #2 spot on the list of the 60 greatest game shows by The Magazine. If you enjoy guessing games, and trivia quizzes, this show is a must-watch for you!
Pat Sajak’s journey on the show started in 1981 when Merv Griffin offered him the role of a host, and two years later, Sajak joined the Wheel of Fortune in 1983. For 40 years, Sajak has hosted the show alongside his co-host Vanna White, but now it’s time for him to bid his farewell to the show. What is the reason behind his departure? Will he ever return as a host? Let’s find out.
Pat Sajak Announces His Retirement: Reason Explained
As you may already know, Sajak’s 40-year relationship with the famous game show Wheel of Fortune is nearing its end. He has entertained the audience by being an excellent host for 40 seasons, but now it’s time for us to say our goodbyes. On June 13th, the Emmy Award Winner announced his decision to retire from his role as a host on ABC’s most loved game show. Here’s what he said :
Sajak has spoken about his retirement in the past, but nobody saw it coming until now. In a recent Twitter post, he said- “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.” Further opening up about his retirement, Sajak said that his time on the show was a beautiful journey, and he will share more about his retirement in the coming months. Lastly, he thanked his fans for supporting him and the show.
Previously, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, while thanking the fans for showing their constant love and support for the past 40 years, Sajak mentioned that the show still has a long journey ahead, but it was time for him to leave the show. He said: “The end is near.”
We know the fans are upset about his retirement, but we have some good news for them. According to the Executive Vice President of Sony Pictures Television, Sajak will continue to be a part of the show as a consultant. Currently, the show is gearing up for its 41st season, which will go on till 2024, which means fans will get to see him on the show once again. You can stream the show on Hulu +Live TV.
After Sajak, Is Vanna White leaving Wheel of Fortune?
Vanna White joined the team of Wheels of Fortune in 1982, just a year before Sajak. The two have hosted the show for 40 years, and now Sajak has announced his retirement. So it is time for White to leave the show as well? Is Vana White leaving the Wheel of Fortune? Here’s what we know:
Fans have seen White and Sajak on the show for years. After Sajak announced his retirement on Twitter, White shared an emotional message for her co-host. In a Twitter post, Venna said she couldn’t be any happier to have shared the Wheel of Fortune’s stage with Sajak. We will miss this iconic duo on the show!
White once shared her opinions about leaving the show during an interview with People Magazine. She said she couldn’t imagine the show without her and Pat in it. As of 2023, Vanna White is all set to appear in the 41st season of Wheel of Fortune alongside Sajak. It will be Sajak’s last appearance on the show, and as for Vanna, fans will continue to see her for a long time.
