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Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ final appearance date set

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May 21, 2024

Pat Sajak's 'Wheel of Fortune' final appearance date set

The 77-year-old introduced his retirement a yr in the past
The ultimate week will present highlights of Sajak’s funniest moments
Ryan Seacrest takes over; Vanna White stays as co-host

Wheel of Fortune stars Vanna White and Pat Sajak. (Ricky Middlesworth/ABC through Getty Photographs)

(NewsNation) — After 41 seasons spanning 43 years, Pat Sajak’s time as host of “Wheel of Fortune” will come to an finish in lower than three weeks.

Sajak has already recorded his final episodes, and his final present will air in June.

Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ legacy

The beloved “Wheel of Fortune” host introduced final yr his plans to retire as host of the present.

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“Nicely, the time has come. I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, will probably be my final,” Sajak stated on the time. “It’s been a beautiful experience, and I’ll have extra to say within the coming months. Many due to you all.”

Sajak, who has had a four-decade run on the present, took over internet hosting duties in 1981 when the present aired on community daytime tv. He was joined a yr later by Vanna White. In 1983, the nighttime model of the present was launched and have become one of many top-rated syndicated TV applications.

Who’s taking on for Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’?

White will proceed to co-host one of the vital in style recreation exhibits in tv historical past, and Ryan Seacrest will take over for Sajak. Seacrest may even stay the host of “American Idol.”

White, the present’s puzzle board handler, is in till the 2025-2026 season, with a reported contract extension by means of that point.

When White is out, Sajak’s 28-year-old daughter Maggie will reportedly fill in every now and then.

“I believe she’s a superb substitute if I can’t be there for some purpose,” White advised E! Information final yr. “She’s been round it her complete life, so I believe she will fill in for me for positive.”

CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE – “Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette” – Celeb contestants go head-to-head for charity with Kel Mitchell (Boys & Women Membership of America), Kim Fields (Again On My Ft) and Penn Jillette (The College of Rochester). Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Christopher Willard/ABC through Getty Photographs)
VANNA WHITE, PAT SAJAK
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE – Sasheer Zamata, Jack Black and Kal Penn This particular vacation episode of Celeb Wheel of Fortune, hosted by pop-culture legends Pat Sajak and Vanna White, takes a star-studded spin on Americas Sport® by welcoming celebrities to spin the worlds most well-known Wheel and resolve puzzles for an opportunity to win greater than $1 million. All the cash received by the movie star contestants will go to a charity of their selection, TUESDAY, DEC. 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Christopher Willard/ABC through Getty Photographs)
PAT SAJAK, JACK BLACK
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE – Melissa Joan Hart, Tituss Burgess and Lacey Chabert Hosted by pop-culture legends Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Celeb Wheel of Fortune takes a star-studded spin on Americas Sport®. Season two continues with an all-new episode SUNDAY, OCT. 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Eric McCandless/ABC through Getty Photographs)
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
AMERICAN IDOL – “718 (Grand Finale)” – Who will grow to be the following American Idol? The High 3 finalists give their all for the final likelihood to earn America’s vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as visitor mentor and performer, plus particular performances from different music legends and at present’s prime stars. SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
RYAN SEACREST
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE – “Vanna White, Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik” – Celeb contestants go head-to-head for charity within the Final Host Night time with Vanna White (St. Jude Youngsters’s Analysis Hospital), Ken Jennings (Equal Justice Initiative) and Mayim Bialik (Psychological Wealth Alliance). Pat Sajak hosts. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), on ABC. (Christopher Willard/ABC through Getty Photographs)
MAGGIE SAJAK, PAT SAJAK
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE – “Brendan Hunt, Melissa Villaseñor and Joe Buck” – Celeb contestants go head-to-head for charity with Brendan Hunt (Steps of Religion Basis), Melissa Villaseñor (TreePeople) and Joe Buck (St. Louis Youngsters’s Hospital Basis). Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), on ABC. (Christopher Willard/ABC through Getty Photographs)
PAT SAJAK, MELISSA VILLASEÑOR, BRENDAN HUNT, JOE BUCK

Pat Sajak’s closing ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episodes

Sajak’s final “Wheel of Fortune” present will air June 7. It would cap every week of exhibits themed “Thanks for the Reminiscences” in honor of the 77-year-old.

The present’s producers have collected a few of Sajak’s funniest moments for these closing episodes.