The era of Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune isn’t exactly him. Although the game’s longtime host announced his departure from the series last year, ABC revealed Wednesday that Sajak will return to host Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for the final time.
Sajak will return to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune this fall, with episodes beginning to air on Monday, October 7. The celebrity-focused showcase of the game will air on Mondays in the fall, weeks when there is no Monday night football game.
The celebrities who will participate in the next season have not yet been announced.
Sajak announced his retirement from Wheel of Fortune in June 2023 after hosting the game show for 41 seasons. Shortly after, Seacrest joined the team and Vanna White closed the deal with the show’s host.
“I’m so excited! She’s been enjoyed in this nation, she’s a big component of the program. It has been for many years,” Seacrest told ET in September 2023. “I revere being on stage with her soon. “
Sajak filmed his last episode of Wheel in April 2024. In a farewell interview with his daughter, Maggie Sajak, which aired on Good Morning America, the host revealed his post-Wheel plans.
“I’m perfectly satisfied if it means I can continue with my crossword puzzles and play with my grandchildren. Hint, hint, no pressure,” he joked to his daughter, a while before giving his first post-show concert, performing at Prescription. : Murder at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu.
Then, on June 7, Sajak’s final episode aired, drawing Wheel of Fortune’s largest audience in over four years, with 11. 03 million people tuning in.
“It has been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, decade after decade,” Sajak said in a video message, before acknowledging that the game’s display was a “safe place for ‘family fun’ during his tenure. .
“No social problems. No politics. I hope there is nothing embarrassing,” he said. “Just one game. But little by little, it’s more than that. “
Seacrest spoke out after Sajak’s most recent episode, writing a long message on Instagram.
“Pat, congratulations on your career with Wheel of Fortune! Your dedication, charm and wit have made the show a beloved component of American television for decades,” Seacrest wrote. “His collaboration with Vanna has been nothing short of iconic and, combined, they have created countless glorious memories for viewers. “
“You have set the goal for visitors from around the world and this marks the end of an era,” he added. “Best wishes for all your final long-term endeavors!”
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