Decades later behind the iconic wheels, following his retirement in 2024, Pat Sajac is preparing for a “final spin” in “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”
According to a press release, Sajak, who resigned from hosting duties in June 2024, will be his last appearance in his beloved spinoff series, which begins on April 30th.
The star-studded lineup is geared up to join Sajak for the week's “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” with Josh Gadd, Regina Hall, Ellie Kemper, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello and Katherine McPhee.
“Wheel of Fortune” contestants place Ryan Seacrest in the headlock
Sajak, who resigned from his hosting duties in June 2024, will be his last appearance in his beloved spinoff series, which begins on April 30th. (Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images)
Hollywood players have the opportunity to win $1 million for the charity of their choice.
A special episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” is followed by the 2025 “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament, hosted by former champion Ken Jennings.
Sajak's return to the game show comes after he announced in June 2023 that he would resign from hosting duties.
“Wheel of Fortune” contestants knock Ryan Seacrest to the ground at a strange moment
Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after resigning last year. (Ryan Seacrest/Instagram)
Sajak's retirement marked the end of 42 years hosting the show. A few weeks after his announcement, Ryan Seacrest was officially appointed to replace him.
“Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White has signed a deal to keep her on the show throughout the 2025-2026 season.
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The popular game show premiered on television in 1975. Sajak began hosting in 1981, and the following year co-host White joined him.
The popular game show premiered on television in 1975. Sajak began hosting in 1981, and the following year co-host White joined him. (Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank)
Meanwhile, Seacrest has had several eventful episodes in “Wheel of Fortune” since taking over Sajak.
Earlier this week, the contestants became physically at the current game show host.
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The Player Building Page in Wilmington, Delaware started the game with Seacrest in the headlock.
At the moment of the virus, Page grabs Seacrest by his neck, one arm firmly under the host's chin and the other above his head.
The “Wheel of Fortune” contestants have become physically at the current game show host. (Wheel of Fortune/Maggie Sajak/Instagram)
At first, Seacrest didn't resist, and everything was smiling. However, Seacrest began tapping out as Page continued to hold the host in the headlock and lowered his body to the ground.
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The host held hands and slapped them on the table at the game show.
Fans of “Wheel of Fortune” enjoyed the page as they praised the night's winner on social media.
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“Headlock was the highlight of the show,” one of the comments she read on Instagram.
