Pat Sajak knows when it is time to say goodbye. Sajak, 77, has been hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' for over 40 years, and while he originally announced his retirement from the gig last summer, he is currently in his final week of shows. Speaking with his daughter, Maggie Sajak, he explained why he decided that now is the time to move on.
This show means the world to us,' Maggie told him, getting emotional. 'It's been such a gift. You've made what could have just been Hangman into a cultural phenomenon. So thank you for these amazing 40-plus years.' He paused the interview to give her a hug. After more than four decades as host, Sajak's final episode will air on Friday, June 7. The farewell episode was taped in April. In June 2023, he announced he was exiting the show.
Well, the time has come,' he wrote in a statement. '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. Many thanks to you all. .' Weeks later, Ryan Seacrest was officially named as his replacement, but judging from several comments on social media, fans believe the job should have gone to Maggie.
In September 2022, Sajak surpassed Bob Barker, former host of 'The Price Is Right,' as the longest-running host of any game show, having led the show for 40 years. Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
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