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announced as Pat Sajak’s replacement on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday following the veteran host’s announcement that he’ll exit the game show next year.However, it remains to be seen whether Sajak’s longtime letter-turning companion, Vanna White, 66, will be joining Seacrest on the revamped program. White, who has appeared on “Wheel” since 1982, has reportedly lawyered up in the wake of Sajak’s retirement amid claims she hasn’t had a pay rise in 18 years.

“Wheel of Fortune” has found its new host!

Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the host of "Wheel of Fortune." "Wheel of Fortune" made the announcement on Twitter, writing, "It’s official! Starting in 2024 @RyanSeacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. We're so excited - Welcome Ryan!" "I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak," Seacrest said in a statement, obtained by Fox News Digital.

Ryan Seacrest is adding another title to his jam-packed resume: the host of Wheel of Fortune!

Pat Sajak as host of Seacrest announced the news Tuesday on social media, confirming that he will be «stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak» beginning 2024. The 48-year-old television personality also shared in the announcement that longtime letter-turner Vanna White will be staying on as his cohort.«I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,» Seacrest opened his message.

Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune in Season 42. Sajak recently announced his retirement from the syndicated show at the end of next season.

Angelique Jackson Ryan Seacrest confirmed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he will take over “Wheel of Fortune” from longtime host Pat Sajak. In June, Sajak announced his plans to retire from hosting the game show after 41 seasons. A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest wrote. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them. Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”

Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and his replacement has been named!

named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak’s retirement, The Post has confirmed.Along with being the new host, Seacrest, 48, will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony.Sajak, 76, announced two weeks ago that he would be retiring after 41 years and that the next season of the beloved game show will be his last.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.“Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he added.

Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.

Vanna White's been co-hosting  since 1982 but a new report claims she has not received a raise in nearly two decades.That stunning revelation, via, has come to light after Pat Sajak, 76, announced earlier this month that he's retiring at the end of season 41, which premieres in September.  According to, White, 66, has since hired an «aggressive new lawyer» to get her raise amid ongoing negotiations for her to continue to stay beyond when her deal ends at the end of the 2023-24 season.'s Matthew Belloni reports White currently makes $3 million a year and, citing multiple sources, Sajak makes five times as much. It should be noted that the outlet also reported she's received some bonuses, too.

Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.

Puck News reported Thursday.She allegedly wants a Pat Sajak-sized paycheck, too, as the longtime host is set to retire at the end of the upcoming Season 41. Puck claims that White, 66, makes $3 million per season — and has for 18 years, receiving bonuses not raises during that time.She appears to have hired Bryan Freedman, who represented embattled short-lived “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards, with Puck reporting Freedman is “hitting the pay discrepancy issue hard with Sony, as well as possible gender discrimination with respect to White’s salary.”In 2016, Forbes reported that Sajak, 76, earned $15 million a year from the show.

Update, 6/23/23 at 1:45 p.m. ET:

Is Vanna White leaving Wheel of Fortune too!?

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.

recent retirement announcement.“Dream, dream job. I would love to,” Cohen told Us Weekly about tossing his hat in the ring to replace Sajak, 76.“That would be incredible,” the Bravo celebrity gushed.He went on: “Not only is a game show the thing that I haven’t done yet, but that is the premiere game show. It’s really fun.”Sajak shocked the nation on June 12 when he dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving the game show after over four decades on air.He was hired to host “Wheel” back in 1981 after OG emcee Chuck Woolery left.Cohen also commended Sajak on his long tenure on the colorful trivia show, calling him “underrated.”The Sirius XM radio personality noted: “I don’t think people understand how hard it is to host that show and what a good job he does.

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There’s one hosting milestone left for Andy Cohen — and that’s leading America’s game, Wheel of Fortune.

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.

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he’d be leaving “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024 after hosting the program since 1983, the news felt a lot bigger than a fancy game of hangman.The 76-year-old has been a regular presence in American living rooms on most weeknights for four decades and he sadly represents a dying breed. Sajak is the last of the golden age of game show hosts.You know who I mean.

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It’s the end of an era.  After beloved "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak announced his final spin after 42 years, "Jeopardy!" honored the game show icon. "40 seasons is quite a run, Pat Sajak! We’ll be cheering you on from next door in your 41st and final season as host of @wheeloffortune," "Jeopardy!" shared on its official Instagram page.  A series of photos of "Jeopardy!" co-hosts Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings were posted with the caption from the time they participated in a special episode of "Wheel of Fortune." The executive producer of "Jeopardy!" chimed in the comments section to honor the legendary game show host.

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.

Whoopi Goldberg has her eyes on a new gig.

Pat Sajak has announced that he is leaving Wheel of Fortune at the end of the next season and all eyes have been on who his replacement might be.

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.