All good things must come to an end, and that moment will come on Friday, June 7 for “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak. At that time, the final episode of the iconic game will be aired, hosted by Sajak, ending his 41-year run in the role. .
In September 2022, Sajak overtook former “Price is Right” host Bob Barker to become the game show’s longest-running host, having helmed the show for 40 years.
As Breitbart News reported, it was not long after Sajak announced his plans to step down.
“Well, the time has finally come. I have decided that my 41st season, which starts in September, will be my last,” Sajak said. “It’s been an amazing journey. I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Thanks so much everyone. (At least the clickbait sites will be busy!)”
Sajak hosted the syndicated version of the show and the daytime version on NBC from 1981 to 1989.
File/Game Show hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White attend the “NATPE Convention” at the Moscone Convention Center on January 26, 1993 in San Francisco, California. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
He will retire nearly three years after the death of beloved “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek, officially ending an erratic era.
Departure will be made after thorough evaluation.
The veteran has been nominated for 23 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning three of them, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards.
A week after Sajak’s news was announced last year, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would be taking over as host for season 42.
