Pat Sajak is taking a bow … saying he is retiring as host of “Wheel of Fortune” after the upcoming season.
The longtime recreation present host introduced the massive information Monday, saying he is determined he will dangle it up after greater than 4 a long time on “Wheel of Fortune.”
Pat, who turns 77 in October, says … “Nicely, the time has come. I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, can be my final.” Pat will formally retire in 2024.
He provides … “It has been an exquisite trip, and I will have extra to say within the coming months. Many because of you all.”
Pat began internet hosting “Wheel of Fortune” means again in 1981 — when Ronald Reagan was nonetheless president — on the suggestion of Merv Griffin. No phrase from Pat’s associate in crime, Vanna White, but … she’s been working with Sajak on the present since 1982.
A pair years in the past, Sajak handed Bob Barker to turn out to be the longest-running host of any recreation present … and now he will set the mark at 41 years.
No phrase on who would possibly substitute Pat as the subsequent host … however they have massive sneakers to fill.