How Pat Sajak said goodbye to ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ during his final episode as host

How Pat Sajak said goodbye to ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ during his final episode as host

One last spin — again. Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” that aired Tuesday, after he retired from the syndicated game show in 2024. The episode opened with Sajak, 78, and his co-host Vanna White walking out on stage for the last time together. Pat Sajak hosting “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” … Read more

Vanna White reveals where she stands with Pat Sajak after his ‘Wheel of Fortune’ exit

Vanna White reveals where she stands with Pat Sajak after his ‘Wheel of Fortune’ exit

Vanna White has an unbreakable bond with Pat Sajak. The “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turner, 68, confirmed that she’s still on good terms with Sajak, 78, nearly one year after he left the long-running game show. “We’re friends. We have dinner! Yeah, he’s still in my life,” White told TV Insider at Hulu’s Get Real event last week. … Read more

Pat Sajak announces his first acting gig since ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement — and he’s headed to paradise

Pat Sajak announces his first acting gig since ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement — and he’s headed to paradise

I’d like to solve the puzzle, please. Pat Sajak has officially announced his first acting gig since retiring from “Wheel of Fortune” after 41 seasons last year – and it will take place in Hawaii. The legendary game show host, 78, is set to star onstage in a production of “Prescription: Murder” this summer at … Read more

Pat Sajak returns to host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ after his retirement: ‘I’d better shave and shower’

Pat Sajak returns to host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ after his retirement: ‘I’d better shave and shower’

Christmas came early for “Wheel of Fortune” viewers who missed Pat Sajak. Six months after retiring as host, Sajak, 78, returned to his old job for a special holiday episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” that aired Monday. “Apparently I’m back on TV tonight. I guess I’d better shave and shower. @celebritywof @ABCNetwork,” Sajak wrote … Read more

Vanna White and Pat Sajak all smiles at lunch days before Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut

Vanna White and Pat Sajak all smiles at lunch days before Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut

Vanna White and Pat Sajak spent some quality time together in the days before Ryan Seacrest’s first spin as the host of “Wheel of Fortune.”  The famous TV duo were spotted on a cozy lunch date Tuesday, September 3 at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif. The local was convenient for the former “Wheel of … Read more

Ryan Seacrest fails to mention Pat Sajak by name on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut

Ryan Seacrest fails to mention Pat Sajak by name on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut

The wheel keeps spinning.  Legendary talk show host Pat Sajak, 77, exited “Wheel of Fortune” after a run that lasted over four decades — and now, Ryan Seacrest has taken over, kicking off his own run hosting the show and failing to mention his predecessor’s name. Seacrest, 49, had his first episode on Monday, Sept. … Read more

Pat Sajak back for final spin to host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ after retirement

Pat Sajak back for final spin to host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ after retirement

Just when you thought he was out, he’s back — for a short while. Although Pat Sajak retired in June after a record breaking stretch of over four decades hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” he will return to host the upcoming season of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” premiering October 7.  According to an ABC press release, … Read more

Pat Sajak passes ‘Wheel of Fortune’ torch to Ryan Seacrest in new promo: ‘Well, this is it’

Pat Sajak passes ‘Wheel of Fortune’ torch to Ryan Seacrest in new promo: ‘Well, this is it’

Seacrest is ready to spin. Pat Sajak has officially handed off “Wheel of Fortune” to Ryan Seacrest in a new promo. The famed host’s final episode of the iconic game show aired on June 7. “Well, this is it, Ryan. What do you think?” Sajak, 77, says in the clip as he gives Seacrest, 49, … Read more

Ryan Seacrest celebrates Pat Sajak as he takes over as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host: ‘End of an era’

Ryan Seacrest celebrates Pat Sajak as he takes over as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host: ‘End of an era’

From one legend to another. Ryan Seacrest shared an emotional tribute to Pat Sajak on Instagram after Sajak’s final episode hosting “Wheel of Fortune” aired Friday. Seacrest, 49, is taking over for Sajak, 77, in September. His Instagram post featured a photo and a soundless video clip of the pair and letter-turner Vanna White spending … Read more

How Pat Sajak bid farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after 41-season reign

How Pat Sajak bid farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after 41-season reign

His final spin. Pat Sajak bid farewell to “Wheel of Fortune” Friday night after hosting the legendary game show for more than 8,000 episodes across 41 seasons. The episode featured footage from Sajak’s 1981 debut, and revealed “Chicago, Illinois” as the first puzzle answer — a possible nod to his hometown. A round was cut … Read more

‘Lovers to feuders’: Pat Sajak and Vanna White on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ romance rumors, retirement and more

‘Lovers to feuders’: Pat Sajak and Vanna White on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ romance rumors, retirement and more

The dynamic duo. Pat Sajak, 77, and Vanna White, 67, have been co-hosts on “Wheel of Fortune” together since 1982, and they’ve built a bond that will last forever. In fact, White revealed that she considered retiring from the show after Sajak announced that he was stepping away as host last year. But White ultimately … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak created ‘perfect storm’ with ‘timing, tempo and teamwork’: expert

‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak created ‘perfect storm’ with ‘timing, tempo and teamwork’: expert

For over four decades, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak has captivated viewers with his charismatic charm, quick wit and overall likable demeanor. Now, years after he created “a perfect storm” with the show, he’s taking one last spin and saying goodbye. Sajak became one of the most beloved television hosts in game show history, with one … Read more

Pat Sajak and Vanna White only had 1 argument in 40 years and it’s ridiculous

Pat Sajak and Vanna White only had 1 argument in 40 years and it’s ridiculous

Pat Sajak and Vanna White have taped more than 8,000 “Wheel of Fortune” episodes together — and yet they’ve only had one argument in four decades. Surprisingly, it had nothing to do with the ABC game show. “Believe it or not, Pat Sajak and I have only had one argument in 36 years and that … Read more

Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ viewers in emotional video: ‘The time has come’

Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ viewers in emotional video: ‘The time has come’

Pat Sajak is signing off. The “Wheel of Fortune” host bid an emotional goodbye to viewers in a video shared hours before his final episode of the game show airs on Friday. The famed host, 77, stood on set of the ABC show as he addressed loyal fans directly in the camera. “Well, the time … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak assumed Vanna White would retire with him: ‘It would be odd’ otherwise

‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak assumed Vanna White would retire with him: ‘It would be odd’ otherwise

Bye, bye Pat. Pat Sajak assumed that he and Vanna White would retire together, but that won’t be the case when he takes his final bow on “Wheel of Fortune” when his last episode airs on Friday. Back in 2019, Sajak predicted that he and the famed letter-turner, 67, would walk of the ABC stage … Read more

‘No!’ Pat Sajak yells at ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant for laughable wrong answer

‘No!’ Pat Sajak yells at ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant for laughable wrong answer

Another one bites the dust. “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak lost his cool during his third-to-last episode on Wednesday. Contestant Nonie Lewis had control of the “Food & Drink” puzzle and landed on a $3,500 wedge. “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak lost his cool during his third-to-last episode. Wheel of Fortune “Now the … Read more

Pat Sajak mocks ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant for wrong answer in final hosting week: ‘So not close’

Pat Sajak mocks ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant for wrong answer in final hosting week: ‘So not close’

Pat with the sass. Pat Sajak mocked a “Wheel of Fortune” contestant who made an incorrect guess on Wednesday night’s episode. The contestant, Allison, was trying to solve the puzzle phrase, “_ _ _ T S _ N D _ _ G _ R E S,” during the bonus round. A phrase puzzle on “Wheel … Read more

‘Wistful’ Pat Sajak reveals his plans after ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement

‘Wistful’ Pat Sajak reveals his plans after ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement

End of an era. Pat Sajak reflected on hosting “Wheel of Fortune” for the last 40 years in a new interview with Good Morning America. Sajak, 77, sat down with his daughter Maggie Sajak, the game show’s social correspondent, ahead of his final episode as host on Friday, June 7. Pat Sajak hosting “Wheel of … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant speaks out after viral NSFW answer — and reveals how Pat Sajak reacted off-camera

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant speaks out after viral NSFW answer — and reveals how Pat Sajak reacted off-camera

A good sport. “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams spoke out after going viral for his shocking NSFW answer on the show. On the May 23 episode of the game show, Williams incorrectly guessed “right up the butt” while trying to solve a phrase puzzle, leading to wild reactions from the other contestants, host Pat … Read more

Pat Sajak freaks out on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestants in embarrassing blunder: ‘No, no, no!’

Pat Sajak freaks out on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestants in embarrassing blunder: ‘No, no, no!’

Nobody listens to Pat Sajak anymore. The legendary “Wheel of Fortune” host freaked out when contestants celebrated one of their answers that turned out to be incorrect while time remained on the clock. During one of the toss-up puzzles on Monday night’s show, the three fan-favorite contestants Luidgi Altidor, Rufus Cumberlander and Cynthia King were asked to … Read more