Pat Sajak, long-time host of “Wheel of Fortune”, welcomed the new host for Season 42. This season is scheduled to premiere in 2024. Here’s the scoop:
Pat Sajak, the face of “Wheel of Fortune”, officially retired on June 7, 2024. During Sajak’s final episode, he sincerely thanked the staff, crew, veterans, and all viewers who regularly tuned in to watch this television show. Sajak also spoke about the revolutionary legacy of “Wheel of Fortune” as a game show that unites people from different generations around the world while providing an educational value for kids and adults internationally. As a classic game show, “Wheel of Fortune” has a loyal following of viewers from different generations who always tune in to watch and experience this pure haven for family-friendly entertainment.
Sajak spoke, “…A place where kids learned their letters, where people from other countries honed their English skills, where families came together along with friends and neighbors and entire generations. What an honor to have played even a small part in all that. Thank you for allowing me into your lives.”
Long-time game show host Pat Sajak gave his hosting baton to television presenter Ryan Seacrest, who is well-known for hosting American Idol and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The new “Wheel of Fortune” promo video for Season 42 reveals Ryan Seacrest’s debut as the new host. Now, co-hosts Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest will work together on Season 42 of “Wheel of Fortune”. This highly-anticipated season will exhibit more puzzles, new prizes, and a few prime-time surprises.
“…People love this show. They… thank us for a half hour where they can watch with the whole family,” Pat Sajak told Ryan Seacrest.
“Well, you both make it look so easy,” Seacrest responded.
Season 42 of “Wheel of Fortune” is scheduled to premiere nationally in September 2024 and air at 7:30 PM PST. For more info on where to tune in, click here to go to Wheel of Fortune’s website page.