“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest has officially been named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” amid news that Pat Sajak is retiring.
The former host of “American Idol” will take over Sajak hosting duties starting in the 42nd season. In addition to serving as host, the 48-year-old media personality will also serve as a consulting producer on the long-running game show.
Ryan Seacrest Calls Pat Sajak’s Replacement As ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Hosts ‘Full Circle Moment’
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On Monday evening, Sony Pictures Television revealed that Ryan Seacrest will take over hosting duties for Pat Sajak.
“I am honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement on Instagram. “I can say, along with the rest of America, it has been a privilege and a pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for 40 unprecedented years, making us smile every night and feel comfortable with them. Pat, I love how you always celebrate the contestants and make the viewers at home feel comfortable. I look forward to learning all I can from you during this transition.”
He also revealed why the hosting opportunity was a “full circle moment,” explaining, “A lot of people probably don’t know this but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called Click for Merv Griffin 25 years ago so it’s really a moment full circle for me and I’m grateful to Sony for the opportunity. I can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning wheels and working with the great Vanna White.”
Pat Sajak Says Season 41 Will Be The Last
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 the clickbait sites busy!)
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) June 12, 2023
On June 12, revealed that he will step down as host of “Wheel of Fortune” at the end of the show’s 41st season. “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,” he tweeted. “Thank you very much to all of you. (If nothing else, it will keep clickbait sites busy!).”
While some fans were in disbelief, EVP Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television, Suzanne Prete, confirmed Sajak’s departure in a statement, saying, “As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing people. year. We are extremely grateful and proud to have Pat as our host all these years, and we look forward to celebrating his outstanding career throughout the coming seasons. Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years after her final year hosting, so we’re thrilled that she’s staying close to the Wheel of Fortune family!”
Pat Sajak Has Hosted ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Since 1981
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Sajak has hosted “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981 and has won three Emmy Awards for his work on the game show. He also received a 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from the TV Academy and has become one of the most recognizable hosts in game show history. Rhyme was initially recruited by “Wheel of Fortune” creator Merv Griffin to take over for Chuck Woolery.
As The Blast previously reported, Ryan Seacrest was a leading contender for the role, although many fans expressed a desire for Pat’s daughter, Maggie Marie, to take over her father’s position and become the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” Maggie began working as the show’s social media correspondent in 2021 and also took over for Vanna White in 2019 and the May 2023 episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune”.
Several celebrities have competed to take over Pat Sajak
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Several celebrities have also thrown their names into the hat to be chosen as the new “Wheel of Fortune” host. A source familiar with the situation told The Blast that “Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez is being considered to replace Pat Sajak.
And, even though she’s busy moderating “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg expressed interest in becoming the new host. “I want the job,” he told the live audience. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Joy Behar also chimed in, joking, “And you know what? Sarah [Haines] and I could be Vanna White. We will take turns walking back and forth.”
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