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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.

Ryan Seacrest could potentially replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune.

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.

announced that he would be retiring from ABC’s hit game show after Season 41 in September – leaving co-host White, 66, without a partner-in-crime.But while some fans are calling for letter-turning White to replace Sajak, she fears that she actually could be let go from the series, according to an insider.“The next year is going to be quite the ride and Vanna wants to be a part of it all even after he leaves, and she hopes they don’t force her out,” a source close to White alleged to the Daily Mail on Tuesday.But the source also claimed that White has no interest in leaving the show, which she joined in 1982 — a year after Sajak did, in 1981 — and even has aspirations to become Sajak 2.0.“Vanna doesn’t want to leave ‘Wheel of Fortune’ even after Pat’s announcement of retirement, and she would highly consider taking over his role as host on the show,” the insider claimed.The Post has reached out to White’s representatives for further comment.The alleged insider even added that White is “in it for the long haul” and “would like to be a part of the selection process for Pat’s replacement, because if it is up to her, she is in it forever.” Her contract for the game show ends in 2024, according to the outlet. But according to  Bloomberg, there are others in the running — including longtime “American Idol” host and former “Live With Kelly” seat-filler Ryan Seacrest.

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.

Supporting her friend. Vanna White reacted to Pat Sajak announcing his retirement from Wheel of Fortune after 40 years of cohosting the program with her.

Pat Sajak's "Wheel of Fortune" retirement announcement left fans of the long-running game show spinning. As viewers look ahead to what's next for the show, his daughter, Maggie Sajak, has made a statement about the big news, giving a hint about what they can expect for the upcoming 41st season. "It's so much fun working with my dad," Maggie wrote in a post she shared to her Instagram story.

Pat Sajak is saying goodbye to “Wheel of Fortune”. On Monday, the 76-year-old game show host revealed that he’s stepping away from the series after more than 40 years.

It’s the end of an era for dinner time television!

Pat Sajak, 76, after he announced his exit from “Wheel of Fortune” this week.“When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White wrote in a tweet on Tuesday. The message continued, “I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come.

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.

recent retirement announcement.Sajak, 76, revealed on Monday that he is leaving the NBC series this season after over 40 years on the air.White, 66, became “Wheel’s” regular letter tuner in 1982, so fans across social media are gunning for her to finally get a promotion.“VANNA WHITE FOR WHEEL OF FORTUNE HOST 2024,” an excited fan tweeted yesterday.“Pat Sajak to retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host finally, but not soon enough. Should be end of 2023 season and take the nepo daughter with him.

Pat Sajak, the familiar face of Wheel of Fortune, recently revealed his decision to step down from the long-running game show after an incredible tenure of over 40 years.  In a tweet shared on Monday, Pat expressed: "Well, the time has come. .

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.

tweeted Monday that the upcoming season of the beloved NBC show will be his last. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.”“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.

Pat Sajak is leaving "Wheel of Fortune" after 40 years. Sajak tweeted his 41st season would be his last with the show.

Pat Sajak is stepping back from hosting Wheel of Fortune and will retire as the host.

Pat Sajak is getting ready to walk away from the big wheel and retire as host of .Sajak, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce that the forthcoming season of the long-running and beloved gameshow will be his final one as host.«Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,» Sajak wrote. «It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.

told The Hollywood Reporter.While details of the new game show are unclear, it was reported that several of the challenges will involve physical and comedic challenges that will help contestants earn letters.The Post reached out to “Wheel of Fortune” for comment. “Our mission is straightforward and clear,” D’Ambrosia explained adding that Sony is aiming to become the “premier content creator for kids.” Fans of the game show revealed this is not the first time the syndicated game show has been reincarnated for a younger demographic.“Correction on your Kids’ Wheel of Fortune article,” tweeted one die-hard fan. “There was in fact a kids’ version of WOF before.

reports The Sun. The Force was with Kimberly Laflamme midway through the “Star Wars”-themed show she began racking up hundreds of dollars by guessing correct letters while attempting to solve the “Escape room with a view” puzzle.Luck smiled upon the Arizona resident on her third turn when the wheel landed on the coveted $10,000 marker. Momentarily forgetting to look at the dollar amount, Laflamme asked Vanna White, 66, if there was an “M” in the puzzle which White obligingly turned over.

felt a great disturbance in the force on a special “Star Wars”-themed “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday night.Contestants were light-years away from solving a rather self-explanatory puzzle in the category of “fun and games” during the Galactic Celebration episode.Word smithers Christopher, Kate and Adura all lacked the wisdom of Master Yoda when it came time to guess the proper response of “camping outside a movie theater” — despite almost every word in the puzzle being nearly spelled out already, according to The Sun.Audra — sporting a bounty hunter style jacket — wrongly guessed it as “gaming outside the movie theater” in a bigger tragedy than that of Darth Plagueis the Wise.“What an interesting group,” Sajak said during the new, hopeless episode.Eventually, it was the Princess Leia bun-wearing Kate who brought balance to the force by correctly solving the puzzle.Regardless, the Internet blasted Audra for missing a mark wider than Beggar’s Canyon.“Adura is having one of those episodes.

according to The Sun. “Taking a nap,” rang in Debbie but was told by Sajak that the answer was incorrect. The puzzle was solved a few minutes later by another contestant calling out “Hailing a cab.” “I like the ‘taking a nap’ one better,” teased Sajak.Debbie and her granddaughter — who appeared to be unsure this time — rang in with the wrong answer a second time claiming it was “catching a fish,” only for Sajak to once again decline the answer.

Maggie Sajak graduated from law school as she continues to work on her father's show, "Wheel of Fortune." Pat Sajak's daughter shared the news on Instagram writing, "Let the lawyer jokes begin..." "Thank you all for the kind words and for making me laugh with those lawyer jokes," she added in an Instagram story.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Maggie Sajak (@maggiesajak) Maggie, 29, took over Vanna White's hosting duties in early May as she finished up law school.The country music singer has also worked as the game show's social media correspondent since 2021 while attending school.

Another one bites the dust. "Wheel of Fortune" fans slammed the game show after an unlucky contestant didn’t solve a bonus puzzle correctly.  During a bonus round this week, "Wheel of Fortune" player Cesar took a stab at the challenging puzzle.

#Wheeloffortune pic.twitter.com/o7Ql3LOW9w“‘That was a pivotal factor’ no one says that smfh,” one person tweeted.“‘That Was a Pivotal Factor’ is a ‘phrase’ in the same Universe that Bon Jovi is ‘Metal’,” someone quipped.“Yeah, I’m always going around saying ‘That was a pivotal factor!’. It’s so common!!! How could he not get that?!” joked another.This isn’t the first time “Wheel of Fortune” fans have slammed the show: Sajak’s bizarre behavior has been a hot topic lately.All in recent episodes, Sajak has put a contestant in a chokehold; claimed he hides in letter-turner Vanna White’s garden; asked a contestant to remove his shirt and tugged on a contestant’s beard.

acting quite bizarrely.In the last month or so, Sajak has put a contestant in a chokehold; claimed he hides in letter-turner Vanna White’s garden; asked a contestant to remove his shirt and tugged on a contestant’s beard.On this past Monday night’s show, he even scolded a contestant who grabbed the envelope in the show’s bonus round: “Don’t ever do it again!”One can’t help but wonder if America’s longest-running game show host has finally had enough — or maybe he was always this strange and grumpy.Getting tired of the wordplay grind would be understandable. He’s been hosting “Wheel” for four decades, since 1981.

The next generation of "Wheel of Fortune" kids momentarily took over for the beloved game show Wednesday night. On the "Wheel of Fortune" social media page, Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie interviewed Vanna White’s son Nikko in a segment titled, "The Spin with Maggie Sajak." The two reminisced on old memories of growing up together while being in the spotlight as the "Wheel of Fortune" hosts’ children. "We have known each other my whole life," Maggie began.  "It’s been a long time," Nikko responded.  Maggie reflected on funny moments the two had together, as she admitted her mother "dug" a memorable video of Nikko.

Maggie Sajak is teasing "Wheel of Fortune" fans on her Wednesday night appearance for "Ultimate Host Night." Pat Sajak's 29-year-old daughter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video of herself in a red gown, walking downstairs to the game show's theme song. "tonight…" Maggie captioned the post, adding a dancing, star and heart emoji. For "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," Maggie will be filling in for longtime co-host Vanna White.

Wheel of Fortune history, and her father, Pat Sajak, couldn't be more proud. The 28-year-old that she will be taking the Wheel of Fortune stage as a fill-in for Vanna White. The momentous occasion will kick off on Wednesday, May 10, as Vanna White, , and Ken Jennings compete to win Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Thankfully, Maggie isn't unfamiliar with the game show stage.

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak is the proud father of his daughter Maggie Sajak. During an emotional moment, the longtime television host introduced Maggie, on the beloved game show as she prepares to temporarily step into Vanna White’s co-hosting shoes. "Please welcome my daughter Maggie Sajak," Pat said, holding back tears.  "I think I’m going to cry," Pat candidly announced.  "Me, too!" his daughter responded.

releasing a compilation video of all his wins. “Remember Christian? He’s still a puzzle-solving extraordinaire,” said the tweet.

Instagram Stories Monday that she’s prepping to take the 66-year-old’s place on Wednesday’s episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”“Warming up for Wednesday,” she wrote on a clip of herself walking to the iconic electric green game show board. The blond bombshell rocked a bright yellow top and a black leather skirt.

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak's daughter is getting ready to temporarily step into Vanna White's co-hosting shoes. On Monday, Maggie Sajak took to her Instagram story to share that she is filling in for White on Wednesday's episode of "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune." "Warming up for Wednesday," Maggie captioned a boomerang of herself walking in front of the famous game show board.

for New Jersey’s Clark public school system, attempted to solve the puzzle during the non-spinning round saying the answer was “In a moment’s notice” but was told by Sajak that the answer was “incorrect.” Fellow contestant, Jeremy Manos managed to solve the riddle by saying it was “at a moment’s notice” and earned $2,000. “Almost got it, but it’s ‘at a moment’s notice,'” said the host to Varshney following Manos’ win. Manos went on to win the game with a whopping $49,618, while Varshney went home with only $1,000 after failing to secure any money during the competition.The Post reached out to Varshney for comment.