Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.
13.06.2023 - 02:31 / etonline.com
Pat Sajak is saying goodbye to . On Monday, the 76-year-old game show host revealed that he's stepping away from the series after more than 40 years.While the move may be a shock to fans, it's not exactly a surprise. When ET spoke with Sajak last September, the host admitted that retirement was a topic that had been on his mind a lot in recent years.«In most television shows by this time, you would have said, 'That’s probably enough,' but this show will not die,» he said of the game show, which premiered in 1975. «It appears I may go before the show.»«Years go by fast.
We're getting near the end. It's been a long [time]. We're not gonna do this for another 40 years.
The end is near,» Sajak said. «It's an honor to have been in people's living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us.
We're happy and proud.»Over the years, Sajak and hostess Vanna White have had many memorable moments together. From taking their turn as contestants on the show, to Sajak body-slamming a contestant, there are plenty of fun experiences to look back on.Keep reading for the five best moments in the game show's history.More than a decade into their tenure on the show, Sajak and White stepped aside for its April Fool's episode, with Alex Trebek and Sajak's wife, Lesly Brown, filling their respective roles.While Trebek and Brown worked for the night, Sajak and White took their turns behind the wheel, playing a full game to raise money for charity.Michelle Loewenstein Moore made history when she won the show's first million-dollar prize in 2008. «Look at this! How did this happen?» Sajak exclaimed as he hugged Moore's husband, and the contestant ran over to embrace White. «Just consider that a wedding gift from .In the show's bonus
.Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.
Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.
Update, 6/23/23 at 1:45 p.m. ET:
There’s been rumours that Vanna White’s “Wheel of Fortune” role may be eliminated following host Pat Sajak’s exit. However, that might not be the case, after all.
When Pat Sajak announced his retirement from hosting "Wheel of Fortune," it marked the end of an era. "Well, the time has come," he wrote in a post that was shared across all the "Wheel of Fortune" social media accounts. "I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last." He added, "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
Wheel of Fortune is about to enter a new era, as host Pat Sajak is retiring from the long-running game show following its upcoming season. While it’s still unknown who will be taking over, and if Vanna White could be following in his footsteps, the beloved host is already thinking about his life post-Wheel. Though the retirement party won't be celebrated for another year, he already has another gig lined up after his time on the series comes to an end.
WVID Local 4 reported. The 76-year-old, who has served on Hillsdale College’s board as vice president since 2003, accepted the position following the retirement of chairman William Brodbeck. Hillsdale College, a private Christian school, was founded in 1844 and is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Ann Arbor.
Whoopi Goldberg would like to buy a chance at Pat Sajak's job!On Tuesday, Goldberg and her co-hosts of , Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin, were joined by host Ken Jennings, and discussed Pat Sajak's retirement announcement.As Griffin asked Jennings if he had any idea who should replace the legendary host, Goldberg could be heard declaring in the background, «I want that job. I want that job.» Jennings joked that after 's «succession crisis» following the death of Alex Trebek, he hopes that they already have someone in mind.Meanwhile, Behar made it known that Goldberg is all good to step in.
Pat Sajak, 76, announcedthe upcoming season would be his last. “My mother loved ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Loved ‘Wheel of Fortune,’” Smith said Thursday on his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” “She really, really did, and so did I.“I wanna throw my name in the hat,” an excited Smith said.
Vanna White is speaking out following the news that her co-host, Pat Sajak, will be retiring. On Tuesday, White took to Twitter to send out a special message to Sajak, who used the platform to announce his retirement. «When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak!» the wrote over Sajak's original tweet.When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak! https://t.co/yYmo3G0DtbWhite, 66, signed on to in 1982, one year after the show's premiere.
Once Pat Sajak announced his retirement from "Wheel of Fortune," fans immediately began trying to solve the puzzle as to who would replace their favorite game show host. All eyes turned to Ryan Seacrest, whose schedule recently became a little more available after he stepped down from co-hosting "Live! with Kelly and Ryan" in April. Seacrest's name has reportedly been floated among several people who are being considered as Sajak's replacement by "Wheel of Fortune" owner Sony Group Corp.
announced Monday that the upcoming season will be his final spin. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he tweeted.
Whoopi Goldberg wants to return to game shows as the host of Wheel of Fortune following Pat Sajak announcing he’s retiring from the job after 40 years.
When Pat Sajak announced that season 41 of "Wheel of Fortune" would be his last, it was another surprise for fans. Sajak has hosted the game show for over 40 years and tweeted about his departure. "Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last," he wrote. "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
Following "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak’s announcement Monday that he plans to retire from the long-running game show after next season, there is speculation over who might replace the 76-year-old. Ubiquitous host Ryan Seacrest is among several people being considered for his replacement by "Wheel of Fortune" owner Sony Group Corp, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Fox News Digital has reached out to "Wheel of Fortune" and reps for Seacrest for comment. Seacrest most recently left co-hosting duties at "Live with Kelly and Ryan" and has moved back to Los Angeles. The 48-year-old also hosts "American Idol" and has led the "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" countdown every year since 2007 when Clark stepped down. Sajak, who has hosted "Wheel" since 1981, made his announcement on Monday.
She’s ready for it! Whoopi Goldberg revealed she’d be up for taking over Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak steps down as host next year.
host Pat Sajak announced on Monday that he'll be retiring after the upcoming 41st season of the iconic game show, leaving many wondering who could potentially take his place at the big wheel.«Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,» Sajak confirmed in a tweet.
Ryan Seacrest has his eye on a new hosting gig.
Pat Sajak, 76, is retiring after his 41st season. “The View” co-hosts discussed Sajak’s impending exit Tuesday while interviewing “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, asking him to weigh in on the longtime star’s departure and possible successors. “Well, Pat’s a legend, I mean, over 40 years?” Jennings mused.
Pat Sajak is retiring after 41 seasons, and the show undoubtedly won’t be the same without him. But eventually, someone will have to step in — and Whoopi Goldberg is very much interested in being that person, apparently.Whoopi revealed as much on Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” during the panel’s interview with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings.