Pat Sajak bid an emotional farewell to Wheel of Fortune in his remaining episode of this system, which aired Friday night time.
The 77-year-old actor started internet hosting the enduring sport present in 1981, changing outgoing host Chuck Woolery.
Now, Pat is retiring and shall be changed by Ryan Seacrest, who will host the present alongside Pat's longtime co-host, Vanna White.
In an emotional video launched on Thursday night time, Vanna broke down in tears and mentioned: 'I can't consider tomorrow is our final present collectively.'
When the ultimate episode aired on Friday night, devoted Wheel of Fortune followers have been handled to Pat's heartbreaking remaining efficiency.
Pat Sajak bid an emotional farewell to Wheel of Fortune in his remaining episode of this system, which aired Friday night time; featured on Celeb Wheel of Fortune in 2022
Hours earlier than his remaining episode aired, Pat gave a touching video speech during which he expressed gratitude for what a 'privilege' it had been to host the present.
He mentioned, 'Okay, it's time to say goodbye. Earlier than I’m going, I need to categorical some thanks and gratitude, and I need to begin my dialog with all of you.'
“It's an unimaginable privilege to be invited into thousands and thousands of properties night time after night time, 12 months after 12 months, decade after decade,” he added.
'I've at all times felt this privilege got here with a duty to make this day by day half-hour a protected area for household leisure. No social points, no politics, no embarrassing issues, I hope it's only a sport.'
Vanna, who joined the present only a 12 months after Pat, launched an emotional farewell video on Thursday night time.
“I don't know how one can put into phrases what the final 41 years have meant to me, however I'll attempt,” the tv icon mentioned.
He mentioned, 'Because the years glided by, we grew up on tv, however we additionally shared loads behind the scenes.'
'And as a lot enjoyable as we had on digicam, my favorites are the recollections, accomplishments and life occasions we shared with our households exterior of the studio.'
