Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host

Pat Sajak, the long-time host of “Wheel of Fortune,” has announced his retirement from the popular game show. In a tweet, Sajak revealed that the upcoming season, the 41st, will be his last. Expressing gratitude to his fans, he mentioned that he will share more details in the coming months. Since 1981, Sajak has been a fixture on the show, where contestants guess letters to solve words and phrases for cash and prizes. Taking over from Chuck Woolery, the original host from its 1975 debut, Sajak, along with Vanna White, has become a household name. The show’s tremendous success led to its syndication and evening time slot in many markets. Following his retirement as host, Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant for the show for three years. Sony Pictures Television’s executive vice president of game shows, Suzanne Prete, expressed gratitude for Sajak’s 40-year tenure and looks forward to honoring his exceptional career during the upcoming season. While Sajak’s humorous exchanges and playful teasing of contestants have gained attention on social media, he humorously acknowledged in his retirement announcement that it will likely keep clickbait sites busy.

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