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New Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest discussed the pressures that come with his new job, taking over for Pat Sajak, and more.

On Friday, June 7th, the 41st season finale of Wheel of Fortune will also see long-running host Pat Sajak depart the game show (though he will stay on an additional three years as a consultant). “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak announced in a statement at the time. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you…

The date of Pat Sajak’s final episode hosting “Wheel of Fortune” has been revealed.

On Friday, a source confirmed to “Good Morning America” that Sajak’s last episode will be June 7. The episode will coincide with the “Wheel of Fortune” season 41 finale.

Sajak announced in June 2023 that the show’s 41st season would be his last.

“It’s been a wonderful ride,” Sajak said at the time in a message that was shared by “Wheel of Fortune” on Instagram.

Season 41 premiered in September.

Weeks after Sajak announced that he was stepping down from his position, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would replace him as host.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest, 48,…

Wheel of Fortune Season 41 is now in full swing, and that’s somewhat bittersweet since it’ll mark the final stretch of episodes for longtime host Pat Sajak. Months ago, the 76-year-old TV presenter announced that he’d retire from WoF in 2024. Ryan Seacrest will ultimately succeed him in that post starting in the fall of that same year. All in all, Seacrest appears excited to be taking the reins of the game show and, as you’d expect, he’s already getting prepared. So it shouldn’t be shocking to hear he’s spoken with Sajak and veteran hostess Vanna White, who apparently shared some honest sentiments with him.

It goes without saying that Ryan Seacrest has had his fair share of hosting gigs over the years. However, Wheel of Fortune – in many ways – is a different kind of…

Ryan Seacrest had a valuable advice from former Wheel of Fortune hosts, Pat Sajak and Vanna White, and he shared it with everyone.

“They’ve just told me how fun the show is,” Ryan revealed, as per E! News. 

“It is probably the best show to work on on television. You’re giving away money every single night to people, and it never gets old.”

“I’ve known her for a long time,” he added about joining Vanna White onstage.

“We’ve known each other for many, many years, and so I’m looking forward to being on that set with her.”

Ryan is a little nervous about joining such an established series, but more than anything, he is looking forward to an interesting season.

“Of course I’m nervous. I haven’t done…

Ryan added, “Pat Sajak’s a legend whom I’ve looked up to and watched so many years, and to know that that show is such a staple for America and such a destination for people and families in the evening, I just want to do my best job and make it seamless and have people continue to enjoy it.”

But before Ryan steps into the role of Wheel of Fortune host, the star was focused on unveiling The Ryan Seacrest Foundation‘s latest Seacrest Studio, a broadcast media center for patients at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens, N.Y. Sept. 19.

Detailing how he came up with the idea for Seacrest Studios, Ryan shared, “I wanted to do something tangible for my mission and my purpose and my foundation. And I met with parents at different children’s hospitals and talked to them about what…