All good things must come to an end, including Pat sajak’s 41 years as the host of Wheel of Fortune. Pat, 76, is leaving the popular game show after the 2023-2024 season, which means that someone else will have to get into the role next year. Pat was the face of the Wheel of Fortune with his wife Vanna White (66) and leaves a remarkable legacy. “It’s been a wonderful run,” Pat said in his statement announcing the news of his big career change, ” and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.”
In June, speculation began about who would replace him as the host of the show. Could Vanna be promoted from her long-time sidekick position, which she has held since 1982? Or will a stranger step into the role that has earned Pat three Daytime Emmy Awards? Here is the full list of possible candidates for the new host of the Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna is a natural favorite to replace Pat. She has been on the show for over 40 years and was even Pat’s presenter for three weeks after undergoing emergency surgery in November. 2019. At the time, Vanna admitted that she was “very nervous” about her last-minute animation concert, but said her “biggest concern” was Pat’s health.
After Pat announced that he was leaving the show, Vanna showed her support for her pal. “When we started @WheelofFortune, who could have imagined that we would still be there 41 seasons after?”She wrote on Twitter. “I couldn’t be happier that I’ve shared the stage with them all these years and one more. Kudos to you, @patsajak!”
Maggie Sajak wrote:
Pat’s daughter Maggie Sajak, 28, could very well follow in her father’s footsteps and get the job as a presenter of the Wheel of Fortune. After all, Maggie is already working on the show as a social correspondent, which in 2021, before the 39th Maggie’s task is to share exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and clips, as well as to interview the hosts, staff, crew and candidates for the Wheel of Fortune social media accounts. She also replaced Vanna previously, including when Vanna participated in the game as a celebrity contestant in May 2023.
Whoopi Goldberg wrote:
Whoopi Goldberg, 67, said she was interested in joining Wheel of Fortune on the 13th episode of the View. “I want this job! I think that would be a lot of fun,” Whoopi said. The EGOT winner and her co-hosts welcomed Jeopardy! Co-host Ken Jennings on the show when the topic of Pat’s retirement was raised. Ken agreed that Whoopi would be a perfect match for the host of the show. Whoopi was previously the producer and center of the game show Hollywood Squares from 1998 to 2004.
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest, 48, has held many jobs over the course of his career — and the Wheel of Fortune presenter could be the next one on his resume! June after Pat’s announcement that Ryan had “spoken” to the producers to become the new presenter. “Some sources say that he is the favorite. Others say he’s just one of many people interested,” Lucas said on Twitter. Obviously, Ryan has a lot of experience as the host of American Idol, Live with Kelly and Ryan and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve.
