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Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune hosting duties are coming to an end soon, but apparently, the TV personality’s notice was sudden and has stirred up quite the commotion.

After 40 seasons as the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat will be stepping down next year following the conclusion of Season 41.

It wasn’t long after Pat’s June 12 announcement that Wheel of Fortune executives named his replacement, Ryan Seacrest.

According to a Wheel of Fortune insider, Pat “gave almost zero notice” before announcing his retirement.

The source told The Sun that Pat’s sudden announcement caused chaos among Wheel of Fortune execs and threatened to put…

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Ryan Seacrest

In what’s potentially the biggest game show news of 2023, Pat Sajak is retiring from hosting “Wheel of Fortune” and “American Idol” frontman Ryan Seacrest is replacing him.

And although an official start date has yet to be announced, the “Wheel of Fortune” Instagram page announced on June 27 that Seacrest would begin spinning the wheel in 2024. When Sajak initially announced his resignation via Twitter on June 12, he confirmed that he was sticking around for his 41st season.

“Well, the time has come,” Sajak tweeted. “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a…

Vanna White isn’t impressed with how Wheel of Fortune is shaping up post-Pat Sajak.

Last month we reported that Ryan Seacrest is officially set to take over hosting duties on the fan-favorite television show after Sajak rounds out his decades-spanning role with his 41st and final season. At the time, Ryan announced that Vanna would be staying on as co-host, but soon after, The Pluck reported that the 66-year-old hadn’t received a raise in 18 years, and made only a fifth of Sajak’s reported $15 MILLION salary!

Related: Pat Predicted Ryan Would Replace Him As Host A Decade Ago! Watch!

To fight for a more equal pay, Vanna hired an “aggressive new lawyer” to help negotiate a new deal, but insiders say Sony isn’t willing to give what she wants right now — just half of…

Seacrest was named the new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ weeks after Pat Sajak announced he’d be stepping down after season 41

Vanna White doesn’t seem likely to say goodbye to Wheel of Fortune just yet.

Speculation has been swirling regarding White’s future with the popular game show following longtime host Pat Sajak‘s announcement that he is retiring after 41 seasons, followed up by confirmation that Ryan Seacrest will take over hosting duties.

Now, sources close to the situation tells PEOPLE that Sony Pictures Television is in talks to keep the glamorous fan favorite on the show.

“They are in negotiations with her,” confirms the insider, “and would like to have her back.”

Related: Vanna White Sends Her 'Cheers' to 'Wheel of Fortune' Host Pat Sajak as He Announces His Retirement

Ryan Seacrest Taking Over ‘Wheel of Fortune’ As Pat Sajak’s Replacement 

Ryan Seacrest is set to become the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” 

The “American Idol” personality shared the news on social media Tuesday, writing — “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna [White] on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.” 

The 48-year-old spoke directly to the game show’s longtime host, Pat Sajak, adding — “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.”

He continued — “I look…