After saying goodbye to the main show, Pat Sajak’s final episodes with the spinoffCelebrity Wheel of Fortunehas been revealed. Sajak served as the host ofWheel of Fortunefor more than 40 years, with his tenure coming to an end in 2024. Ryan Seacrest took over hosting duties starting in September of that year. However, due to Seacrest’s role onthe long-runningAmerican Idol, Sajak has returned to hostCelebrity Wheel of Fortunein recent weeks.
Now, Sajak’s time with aWheel of Fortuneshow is again coming to a close.Deadlinereveals that the long-time host’slast episodes withCelebrity Wheel of Fortunebegin Wednesday, April 30 at 8pm on ABC. It isn’t yet clear when his exact final episode will air. That same night will also see the 2025Jeopardy! Masterstournament at 9pm.Contestants scheduled for this season ofCelebrity Wheel of Fotruneinclude Cameron Brink, Josh Gad, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Rachael Harris, Ellie Kemper, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello, Katharine McPhee, Oscar Nuñez, Randall Park, Andrew Rannells, Sam Richardson, Matt Walsh and Rainn Wilson.
What This Means For Wheel Of Fortune
The End Of An Era (Again)
Sajak’s departure means thatCelebrity Wheel of Fortune, like the main series, is entering a new hosting era. Ready to replace Sajak is Seacrest, adding to hisWheel of Fortunegig. TheAmerican Idolhost willpick up the position after season 5 ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneairs. Vanna White,Wheel of Fortune’s co-host, will continue her role of both co-hosting and flipping the letters on the tiled game screen.
Wheel of Fortunehas had five official hostssince it premiered in 1975, beginning with Chuck Wooley. Sajak made his debut on the program in 1981.Wheel of Fortuneis the longest-running syndicated show on television, and Sajak currently holds the Guinness World Record for being thelongest-running host for a singular game show, passing the likes of Bob Barker fromThe Price is Rightand the late Alex Trebek ofJeopardy!fame. It is unlikely that Sajak will return to host another show, soCelebrity Wheel of Fortunewill presumably be his last time as a television game show host.
Our Take On Pat Sajak’s Final Episodes
Having hostedWheel of Fortunefor 41 seasons andCelebrity Wheel of Fortunefor five, Sajak is a bonafide television legend. His lengthy career has spanned decades, andhis final run onCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneis sure to be a hit. Sajak has established himself as a quintessential figure inthe world of television game shows, earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Game Show in 2024. Though Seacrest is posed to begin a new era for the show, Sajak will always remain a critical part ofWheel of Fortune’s imagery and history.
