Ryan Seacrest will take over from Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune next season.
Sajak recently announced he would retire from the hit show at the end of the next season.
“Well, the time has come,” Sajak said in a statement.
“I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.
“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
“Many thanks to you all.
“If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!”
Seacrest said: “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak.
“I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.
“Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.
“I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.
“Many people probably don’t know this but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called Click for Merv Griffin 25 years ago so this is truly a full circle moment for me and I’m grateful to Sony for the opportunity.
“I can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White.”
Wheel of Fortune pic.twitter.com/pQeTpWsPx7
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) June 27, 2023
In addition to serving as host of #WheelOfFortune, Seacrest will also serve as a consulting producer on the show https://t.co/akXFYOVvbM pic.twitter.com/3kz62MFzrE
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) June 27, 2023
Breaking News: Ryan Seacrest will succeed Pat Sajak as the next host of “Wheel of Fortune,” according to people familiar with the plan. https://t.co/Q3h3RkzjoT pic.twitter.com/RexKaRld9O
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 27, 2023
“As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing years,” said Suzanne Prete, EVP of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television.
“We are incredibly grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for all these years, and we look forward to celebrating his outstanding career throughout the upcoming season.
“Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years following his last year hosting, so we’re thrilled to have him remaining close to the Wheel of Fortune family.”
READ MORE: Pat Sajak Poses for Photo with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Liberals Implode
