After 41 years, Pat Sajak has stepped down as host of Wheel of Fortune, thanking viewers for the “privilege” of being a protected place for everybody.
“Nicely, it's time to say goodbye,” he stated in a pre-recorded speech. “Earlier than I am going, I’ve a number of thanks and gratitudes, and I wish to begin with everybody on the market. It's been an unbelievable privilege to be invited into tens of millions of properties night time after night time, 12 months after 12 months, decade after decade.”
“I've all the time felt this privilege got here with a accountability to maintain this every day half-hour a protected area for household leisure.” He additional added, “There will likely be no social points, no politics, I hope there will likely be nothing shameful in it, it will likely be only a recreation.”
© Ricky MiddlesworthPat turned emotional as he stated that over time the present has grow to be greater than only a recreation, however a spot “the place children study the alphabet, the place individuals from different international locations brush up on their English expertise, the place households, buddies and neighbors, and full generations come collectively.”
“It's been an honor to play even a small function in all of this,” he concluded. “Thanks for letting me into your lives.”
© NBCPat's remaining recreation and taping was filmed on April 5, closing a chapter that spanned greater than 40 years. Pat revealed he would step away from the present in June 2023, sharing the information in a tweet that learn: “Nicely, the time has come… I've determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, will likely be my final.”
He added, “It's been a tremendous journey, and I'll have much more to say within the months to come back. Thanks all a lot. (If nothing else, it'll hold the clickbait websites busy!)”
© Christopher WillardSuzanne Prete, govt vice chairman of recreation reveals at Sony Footage Tv, expressed gratitude for Sajak's outstanding profession in an announcement, saying: “Because the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained tens of millions of viewers throughout America for 40 years. We’re extraordinarily grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for thus a few years and we stay up for celebrating his excellent profession this coming season.”
The 77-year-old will stay within the advisory function for 3 years, and can use his years of expertise and information to assist new host Ryan Seacrest, the staff, and his co-host Vanna White, who will proceed to work alongside Ryan.
“I'm really grateful to be stepping within the footsteps of the nice Pat Sajak,” Ryan stated in an announcement two weeks after he was confirmed as the brand new host.
