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Airdate for Pat Sajak’s final episode hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ revealed

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.

PHOTO: Pat Sajak hosts "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune."

Pat Sajak hosts “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”

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“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,…


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Ryan Seacrest Shares Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune Host Advice

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…


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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Vanna White sets demands to sort salary increment troubles post Pat Sajak’s retirement news

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The popular game show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been under a lot of speculation following longtime host Pat Sajak‘s retirement news and after the show’s producer announced ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest as his successor. While Vanna White has been in association with the show for more than 40 years now, she has been stressing out the bosses at ABC for her compensation increment demands.

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It all started back in June after the game show announced Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak at the end of next season in June 2024. The show’s team took to social media and posted a glammed-up photo of the host captioning it, “It’s official! Starting in 2024, Ryan Seacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. We’re so…


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

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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.” 

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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.”

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He continued — “I look…


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ESPN’s Stephen A Smith Wants Pat Sajak’s Hosting Gig

The list of individuals interested in taking over for Pat Sajak as the new Wheel of Fortune host continues to grow as ESPN’s Stephen A Smith fesses up to wanting his name tossed in the hat. What did Stephen have to say about having his eyes on this hosting gig? And, have the Wheel of Fortune bosses gotten any closer to replacing Pat Sajak? Keep reading for the scoop.

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith Wants Pat Sajak’s Hosting Gig

Stephen A Smith, who has a huge personality in the sporting world, recently revealed he would like his name to be tossed in the hat as a possible replacement for Pat Sajak as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. 

On a recent episode of The Stephen A Smith Show, the EPSN personality admitted he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes if he was offered the opportunity to…


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