‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak Says ‘The End Is Near’ After 40 Years

Pat Sajak appears to be ready for his last spin on Wheel of Fortune.

“In most television shows by this time, you would have said, ‘That’s probably enough,’ but this show will not die,” Sajak, 75, told Entertainment Tonight.

Wheel of Fortune began in 1975, and Sajak came on board in 1981. In his four-decade tenure, Sajak and co-host Vanna White, 65, have become the faces of the series.

Looking ahead to his next steps in life, the emcee said, “It appears I may go before the show.”

Pat Sajak Defends Wheel of Fortune Contestants After Viral ‘Feather in Your Cap’ Puzzle Fail

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 1: THE PAT SAJAK SHOW. Pictured is Pat Sajak, host. Image dated November 1, 1988. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

“It’s an honor to have been in people’s living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We’re happy and proud,” said Sajak, who also quips with celebs on the show’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune spin-off (his one wish list contestant? Meryl Streep).

“Years go by fast,” Sajak acknowledged. But, he said, “We’re getting near the end. It’s been a long [time]. We’re not gonna do this for another 40 years. The end is near.”

Pat Sajak Jokingly Leaves Wheel of Fortune Set After Third Contestant Wins $100,000 in Same Week

Vanna White and Pat Sajak

Sajak celebrated his 40-year hosting anniversary in December with a tribute from his daughter, Maggie. “Happy 40th Wheel-iversary to this guy!” she tweeted alongside a throwback of her father hosting the series. “On this day in 1981, @patsajak hosted his very first episode of @WheelofFortune… and the rest is history!”

The steadfast host has stepped away from the series only once to undergo surgery for a blocked intestine, giving White the chance to host.

Related Posts

The hero from Bondi has now been identified as 43 yea

The man hailed as a hero following the dramatic incident in Bondi has now been identified as Ahmed, a 43-year-old local who acted without hesitation when it…

Mexican president states that Trump is not…See more

In Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s words carried the weight of a nation on edge. Calling the strikes “outrageous” and “criminal,” he warned that Iran would answer…

Hero bystander who risked own life to disarm Bondi Beach gunman is identified

A Sydney father-of-two is being praised as a hero after risking his life during a horrifying mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, a fruit…

BREAKING: At least 4 dead,

By the time the last gunshot echoed away, the birthday candles were still unlit. Parents held trembling children behind parked cars, some whispering prayers, others frozen in…

At least 12 dea.d in Bondi Beach terro.r attack including alleged sho.ote.r

Twelve people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, authorities confirmed. At least 12 others were injured, alongside two police…

Breaking news confirms a tragic incident that has left many shocked and grieving, with details still emerging and communities reacting to an unexpected loss that serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change without warning.

A mass shooting unfolded on Sunday evening at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, marking one of the deadliest violent incidents in the country in recent decades. The…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *