Pat Sajak‘s last run on Wheel of Fortune is shortly coming to an in depth. After 4 a long time as host of the long-lasting sport present, Sajak’s last episode will air on Friday, June 7, Deadline has confirmed.
Sajak’s farewell episode, which tapes right now, will function Wheel‘s Season 41 finale.
Sajak introduced in June 2023 that he was able to retire as host from the syndicated sport present, and Season 41 could be his final. He agreed to remain on as a guide on the present for 3 years following his last 12 months internet hosting, stated Suzanne Prete, EVP Recreation Reveals at Sony Photos Tv, when Sajak introduced his retirement.
Sajak and longtime colleague Vanna White signed contract extensions in 2021 that take them via the present season. He has hosted Wheel of Fortune since 1981 and has gained three Emmys for his work, not counting the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award he obtained from the TV Academy. He initially was recruited by creator Merv Griffin to take over for the outgoing Chuck Woolery, having already hosted two unscripted sport pilots known as Press Your Luck and Puzzlers.
Within the Eighties, Sajak did double responsibility, internet hosting a daytime model on NBC and a syndicated model within the night. When the present hit its thirty sixth in 2018, Sajak grew to become the longest-running host of any sport present, surpassing The Worth Is Proper‘s Bob Barker.
Per week after Sajak introduced his retirement, it was revealed that Ryan Seacrest could be taking on as host in Season 42. Seacrest additionally will function consulting producer on the present.
Lynette Rice contributed to this report.