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Whoopi Goldberg is putting herself in the running to take over Pat Sajak’s job on “Wheel of Fortune.” When speaking with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, Goldberg revealed on “The View” that she would “love” to have Sajak’s job, per the New York Post. The “Sister Act” actor shared, “I want that job. I think it would be lots of fun.” Based on Goldberg’s demeanor, it seems she was pretty serious about taking over Sajak’s role. However, the actor may have some competition when it comes to snatching the “Wheel of Fortune” hosting gig.

While there have been whispers online of Sajak’s daughter taking over her dad’s job, it’s not Maggie that Goldberg should be worried about, but another longtime host in the industry. According to Bloomberg, “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest…

The Wheel of Fortune family is coming to terms with Pat Sajak’s eventual exit.

On Tuesday — one day after the longtime host announced that he’ll be stepping down after the upcoming 41st season — co-host Vanna White shared her thoughts on the news.

“When we started Wheel of Fortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White, who has been by her co-star’s side since 1982, wrote on Twitter. “I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, Pat Sajak!”

Maggie Sajak, Pat’s daughter and the game show’s social correspondent, shared similar sentiments on Instagram.

“It’s so much fun working with my dad… and we’re looking forward to even more fun in season 41,” Maggie wrote, alongside a photo of Pat…

Pat Sajak’s “Wheel of Fortune” retirement announcement left fans of the long-running game show spinning.

As viewers look ahead to what’s next for the show, his daughter, Maggie Sajak, has made a statement about the big news, giving a hint about what they can expect for the upcoming 41st season.

“It’s so much fun working with my dad,” Maggie wrote in a post she shared to her Instagram story. “And we’re looking forward to even more fun in Season 41.”

Pat’s co-host, Vanna White, also shared words of encouragement tweeting, “When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak!”

PAT SAJAK LEAVING ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’

Maggie…

California (ABC News) —Pat Sajak’s time as the host of “Wheel of Fortune” is coming to an end.

In a tweet he shared on Monday, the game show host, 76, said the upcoming 41st season will be his last.

“Well, the time has come,” Sajak said. “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”

“Wheel of Fortune” also shared Sajak’s note on Instagram and captioned, “Thank you, Pat!”

Sajak has been the host of the game show since 1981. His co-host, Vanna White, 66, who operates the board and reveals letters as they are guessed by contestants on the game show, has been on “Wheel of Fortune” since 1982. The…