Pat Sajak is retiring after 40 years of working on «Wheel of Fortune»
7 june 2024 в 18:13
Pat Sajak will retire in his final episode of «Wheel of Fortune» on Friday, June 7th. «It's time to say goodbye… I have a few thank yous and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with those who are watching out there. It has been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade», - expressed the 77-year-old in his touching speech in a pre-released clip of today’s episode.
«What an honor to play even a small role in all of this… Thank you for allowing me to enter your lives», - he added.
This game show has been a national treasure for many, as it brought fun and family-friendly moments for 40 years. «A safe place for family fun. No social issues, no politics, hopefully nothing awkward, just a game», - described the host.
In addition to creating bonding moments for others, «Wheel of Fortune» has been an educational center for all generations. «Children learned their letters, people from other countries improved their English skills, families gathered together with friends and neighbors, and entire generations», - shared Pat.
Vanna White, his co-host from the popular game show, expressed her thoughts on his departure from the show and said, «I don’t know how to express in words what these last 40 years have meant to me, but I’ll try… 8000 episodes flew by in the blink of an eye. When I first started, I was so inexperienced. You made me so comfortable and confident, Pat. You made me who I am, you really did… As this stage of our lives comes to an end, I know you’ll always be there… You’re like a brother to me, and I consider you a lifelong friend whom I will always adore. I love you, Pat».
But just because Pat is leaving, doesn’t mean the show is ending. It was announced that Ryan Seacrest will now replace the former host. He acknowledged, «It is truly an honor to step into the path of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with all of America, that it has been a privilege and pure pleasure to
«What an honor to play even a small role in all of this… Thank you for allowing me to enter your lives», - he added.
This game show has been a national treasure for many, as it brought fun and family-friendly moments for 40 years. «A safe place for family fun. No social issues, no politics, hopefully nothing awkward, just a game», - described the host.
In addition to creating bonding moments for others, «Wheel of Fortune» has been an educational center for all generations. «Children learned their letters, people from other countries improved their English skills, families gathered together with friends and neighbors, and entire generations», - shared Pat.
Vanna White, his co-host from the popular game show, expressed her thoughts on his departure from the show and said, «I don’t know how to express in words what these last 40 years have meant to me, but I’ll try… 8000 episodes flew by in the blink of an eye. When I first started, I was so inexperienced. You made me so comfortable and confident, Pat. You made me who I am, you really did… As this stage of our lives comes to an end, I know you’ll always be there… You’re like a brother to me, and I consider you a lifelong friend whom I will always adore. I love you, Pat».
But just because Pat is leaving, doesn’t mean the show is ending. It was announced that Ryan Seacrest will now replace the former host. He acknowledged, «It is truly an honor to step into the path of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with all of America, that it has been a privilege and pure pleasure to
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