Pat Sajak To Return As Host Of ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’

Earlier this yr, Sajak, 77, stepped away from internet hosting “Wheel of Fortune” as Ryan Seacresttook over. Vanna White signed a brand new contract and resumed her function because the letter-turner on the present.

Whereas it is solely been just a few months since his final taping, Pat Sajak cannot keep away from America’s Recreation, because it was simply introduced that the 77-year-old will return to host “Celeb Wheel of Fortune.”

Tom Brady first introduced his retirement from the NFL in 2022, solely to make a swift return simply 40 days later. He returned for another season, after which introduced he was stepping away from the NFL–for good this time.

“Effectively, the time has come,” he stated in an announcement final summer season. “I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, can be my final. It’s been an exquisite experience, and I’ll have extra to say within the coming months. Because of you all.”

Now, Pat Sajak is pulling a Tom Brady, as he’s set to return as host for a “Wheel Of Fortune” spin-off.

In accordance with The Hollywood Reporter, Sajak will take the stage as host one final time on ABC‘s “Celeb Wheel of Fortune,” set to premiere on October 7.

Whereas episodes haven’t but been taped, they’ll air on Mondays (when ABC doesn’t have a “Monday Evening Soccer” recreation.)

Ryan Seacrest will continue to host common “Wheel of Fortune.” “I’m really humbled to be getting into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” the “American Idol” host stated after the information broke that he would grow to be the brand new host of the sport present.

“I can say, together with the remainder of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure pleasure to look at Pat and Vanna on our tv screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile each evening and really feel proper at residence with them,” he added. “Pat, I like the best way you’ve at all times celebrated the contestants and made viewers at residence really feel relaxed. I look ahead to studying every thing I can from you throughout this transition.”

Earlier than getting into the “Wheel Of Fortune” host function, Ryan Seacrest spoke about how excited he was to work alongside Vanna White.

“I have been watching the present all my life, and I have been watching it as a lot as I can as an grownup and as a toddler,” he admitted. “I believe that it is a present which means a lot to lots of people. It is part of their lives, they wish to get collectively on the finish of the day and try to clear up the puzzles.”

“And for me, it is an opportunity to present away money and prizes and work with the legendary Vanna White,” he added.

Vanna White additionally broke her silence on working with Ryan Seacrest, claiming she spoke with the “American Idol” host after studying he would take over.

“I do know Ryan — he’s skilled, he is good at what he does, he is sort. I believe it’ll be good. He is such a pleasant man and he loves what he does,” she stated final yr. “He stated, ‘Look, I’m not changing Pat. I am not getting in to attempt to fill Pat’s sneakers. Nobody can ever exchange him.’”

“He says he is coming in to do a very good job and to maintain the present going, and I am trying ahead to working with him,” she added.

Whereas specifics weren’t disclosed, earlier reports indicated a “substantial pay improve” within the new deal, surpassing the $3 million per yr she had been incomes for practically 20 years.

New episodes of “Wheel of Fortune” air on weeknights on ABC. “Celeb Wheel of Fortune” will premiere this fall.