The final episode of longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak has been scheduled to air on Friday, June 7, marking the end of Season 41.
Since it first aired in 1981, Sajak has been the host of the syndicated game show. He recorded his last episode on Friday and revealed his plan to step down as host. June 2023 At the time, he announced his intention to retire as the host.
In a post on Twitter, Sajak wrote: “After much consideration, I have decided that the upcoming 41st season will be my last. It has been a fantastic experience, and I will share more thoughts in the upcoming months. Thank you all for your support!” statement Sajak will continue as a consultant for three more years, according to Suzanne Prete, EVP of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television. She was promoted to president of the division in February.
There has been no announcement of a new host yet, but “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg has shown interest in the position. She said, “I want that job. I think it would be lots of fun,” upon Sajak’s retirement announcement.
Sajak’s 40-year tenure as host of the popular game show will conclude in the 2023-24 season, having hosted the syndicated version of the series since its debut in the evening in 1983.
In addition to the nighttime debut, the 77-year-old also hosted the daytime edition of the show from 1981 to 1989. The long-running series has given rise to various spin-offs, including “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” which was recently renewed for Season 5 on ABC.
Throughout his time on “Wheel of Fortune,” Sajak has been honored with multiple awards for his work on the show, including three Daytime Emmys for outstanding game show host, and he has been nominated 19 times. renewed Recently, in 2019, he was acknowledged by Guinness World Records for being the longest-serving host of the same game show, surpassing the previous record held by Bob Barker, who passed away in August 2023 after hosting “The Price is Right” for 35 years before retiring in 2007.
Last year, the host announced his plan to retire after 40 years as host of the game show.
In 2019, he was recognized by Guinness World Records for having served the longest as host of the same game show, surpassing previous record holder Bob Barker. Barker, who died in August 2023, hosted “The Price is Right” for 35 years before retiring in 2007.
