'Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years following his last year hosting, so we’re thrilled to have him remaining close to the Wheel of Fortune family.” When is Pat Sajak's last episode of Wheel of Fortune?Īlthough the official date for Pat's final Wheel of Fortune episode is to be determined, he did give a clue about a timeframe when congratulating Ryan on becoming his successor. 'We are incredibly grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for all these years, and we look forward to celebrating his outstanding career throughout the upcoming season,' she said in an official statement, per Deadline. According to Suzanne Prete, EVP Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television, Pat will be a silent player in a different role behind the scenes. While Pat may not be seen on the game show after the 2023-2024 season, he's not leaving Wheel of Fortune altogether. Everybody watches and enjoys it and it changes people's lives and it makes people happy. Who still says they love their job after 40 years? Me! I really do. Between Pat's departure news and Ryan's welcome, it has left some TV-goers to wonder about the details of the near future. What's more, it only took two weeks for Wheel of Fortune to announce a replacement host in American Idol star and former Live host Ryan Seacrest.

Pat's tweet immediately caused many viewers to pay tribute to his tenure on the small screen, including a special note from longtime co-star Vanna White. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.

'I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. Posting a short message on Twitter, Pat reflected on his career. The TV personality surprised fans on June 12 when he publicly announced his plans to exit Wheel of Fortune after being a staple for four decades. Come next year, Pat Sajak will officially retire from television after hosting the game show for 41 years. It's the end of an era, Wheel of Fortune fans.

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