Pat Sajak
Ryan Seacrest Films First Day as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host: “Spinning With Excitement”
Ryan Seacrest was so excited about his first day hosting Wheel of Fortune that he could barely sleep the night before. The longtime American Idol host took over the syndicated game show from Pat Sajak, who ended his four-decade run as host last month. On Tuesday, Seacrest shared a video on his Instagram, giving fans a […]
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Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Goodbye Hits Four-Year Ratings High
The final episode for long-time Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak drew a big audience — the biggest for the game show in more than four years. Sajak’s June 7 farewell on Wheel of Fortune, which he hosted for more than 40 years, drew 11.03 million viewers, the biggest tune-in for the syndicated series since April […]
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Pat Sajak’s Final Spin: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Signs Off After Four Decades
Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune on Friday, and took time to thank the viewers of the enduringly popular game show he’s hosted for more than 40 years. “The time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak said during the episode. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and […]
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Ryan Seacrest on Pressure to Continue Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Legacy
Ryan Seacrest has opened up about the pressure he’s been feeling ahead of taking the Wheel of Fortune reins from Pat Sajak later this year. During a recent conversation with People magazine, the radio personality shared what’s going through his head before he steps into Sajak’s hosting shoes in September 2024. The longtime host’s final […]
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Graham Norton to Host U.K. ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Reboot
Graham Norton is set to front ITV’s Wheel of Fortune reboot in the U.K. The Sony Pictures Television-backed Whisper North announced it will bring the iconic game show to ITV1 and ITVX in 2024 after a U.K. version of Wheel of Fortune aired on ITV from 1988-2001. “I’m beyond excited to be bringing such an […]
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Pat Sajak to Retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host
Pat Sajak will end his four-decade run as host of Wheel of Fortune after the 2023-24 season. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak said in a statement Monday. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the […]
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Pat Sajak Defends ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestants Against Online Jokes and Criticism
Pat Sajak wants social media to “have a little heart” and remember how the pressures of being on live TV can make playing Wheel of Fortune more difficult. The game show’s long-time host published a Twitter thread on Wednesday requesting viewers be a little kinder to those on the show who might struggle to find […]
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak Opens Up About Emergency Surgery
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak opened up about the emergency surgery that caused him to miss a taping of the game show, with Vanna White filling in, in his first interview since the ordeal on Friday's 'Good Morning America.'
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak Named Board Chairman at Michigan College
Hillsdale College in Michigan says 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak will lead the governing board at the small liberal arts school. Sajak has served on the board for more than a dozen years.
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Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak, Vanna White Renew Contracts Through 2022
'Jeopardy's' Alex Trebek and 'Wheel of Fortune's' Pat Sajak and Vanna White have renewed their contracts through 2022.
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‘Jeopardy,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Renewed for Two More Seasons
Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak and Vanna White have all renewed their contracts to continue hosting their respective shows through the 2019-20 broadcast season.
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