Key takeaways:
- Pat Sajak has announced that he will be stepping down from hosting the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune” after more than 40 years.
- The show has taped more than 7,000 episodes and is the country’s longest-running syndicated game show.
- It is unclear who will take his place, but it is certain that the show will not be the same without Sajak’s iconic presence.
After more than 40 years of hosting the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak has announced that he will be stepping down from the show next year.
Sajak, 76, has been the host of the syndicated game show since 1981, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records for having the longest career as a game show host for the same show. His co-host, Vanna White, has been on the show nearly as long as Sajak, having joined the broadcast in 1982.
In a tweet Monday night, Sajak said, “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.”
The show has taped more than 7,000 episodes and is the country’s longest-running syndicated game show. It is a mainstay of the primetime lineup on local television channels across the country, usually accompanied by the quiz contest “Jeopardy!”
Sajak did not say who will be replacing him as host. It is unclear who will take his place, but it is certain that the show will not be the same without Sajak’s iconic presence. Fans of the show will have to wait until September to find out who will be taking the helm of the beloved game show.
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