Whoopi Goldberg wastes no time firing her shot!
After years of captivating audiences with her wit and charm on “The View,” the actress is now setting her sights on a new challenge: hosting the beloved game show, “Wheels of Fortune.” With his impeccable comedic timing and previous game show hosting experience, seeing him on the long-running program could be a treat for fans.
Whoopi Goldberg Wants To Take Over ‘Wheel Of Fortune’
The Hollywood icon wasted no time throwing his hat in the ring for the coveted role of his next show host during Tuesday’s episode of “The View.” He openly expressed his hidden ambitions when Alyssa Farah Griffin brought up the topic, stating:
“Another legendary game show host, Pat Sajak, has just announced that he will be retiring from Wheel of Fortune at the end of next season.”
Before “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings could answer Griffin’s questions about his thoughts on the news, the 67-year-old enthusiastically interjected, “I want the job! I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
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In a flash, Goldberg’s co-host Joy Behar joined the conversation, suggesting, “And you know what? Sarah [Haines] and I could be Vanna White. We’ll take turns walking back and forth!”
Goldberg’s surprising interest comes less than 24 hours after Sajak dropped the bomb on Monday night, announcing his retirement via tweet after a stellar four-decade career. The 76-year-old wrote:
“Well, the time has come. I have decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been an interesting journey, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to all of you. (If nothing else, it will keep clickbait sites busy!).”
Despite the expectations surrounding the announcement, the news of the American TV personality’s retirement still caught the attention of his loyal fans, who remain loyal to “Wheel of Fortune” mainly because of his presence.
A fan expressed their heartfelt sentiments, “it honestly brings tears to my eyes to think of Pat Sajac [sic] no longer host Wheel of Fortune. What are the iconic moments experienced? Here’s a picture of Judy’s friend chatting about life on wheels with Pat.”
A second person tweeted in disbelief, exclaimed, “Wtf. Take it back right now,” accompanied by a gif of a woman crying hysterically. Expressing a sense of nostalgia, a third fan acknowledged how important Sajak’s departure was, stated:
“Wow – never thought this day would come even though logically it was inevitable. You, Vanna & the Wheel are an institution. It will be the end of an era.”
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Offering a positive perspective, the award-winning game shows the host’s daughter, Maggie Marie, joins the commentary, highlighting the joy of working with her father and expressing anticipation for the upcoming Season 41.
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Last year, The Blast reported that the former Armed Forces Radio disc jockey was apparently considering retirement after being on the show since 1981. The voiceover artist revealed that he may retire long before the popular series reaches its end. Reflecting on the show’s continued popularity, Sajak said:
“In most television shows these days, you’d say, ‘That’s probably enough,’ but this show won’t die. Looks like I can go before the show.”
Acknowledging time flies, the former weatherman admits, “The years go by so fast,” he admits. “We are getting closer to the end. It has been a long time [time]. We won’t be doing this for another 40 years. The end is near.”
The former “WLS radio” guest DJ also reflected on the privilege of being a part of people’s lives for such a long period. He expressed his thoughts, “It was an honor to be in people’s living rooms for so long. The crowd outside greeted us. We are happy and proud.”
While Sajak may not continue hosting “Wheel of Fortune” forever, he and Vanna White are excited to turn their attention to the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”
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