“Wheel of Fortune” is a game show similar to “Hangman” where contestants spin a wheel to earn money for solving word puzzles, and has been a primetime TV mainstay that airs alongside “Jeopardy. Wheel of Fortune may refer to: TV game show. The host confirmed the news in a tweet on Monday, saying. The Chicago native won a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement award in 2011 and has earned three additional Emmys for his work hosting “Wheel.” Pat Sajak is preparing to spin the wheel on television’s long-running game show Wheel of Fortune for the last time. He continued his hosting duties as “Wheel” became syndicated in 1983, and has since hosted various spinoff shows including 2021’s “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” The show first debuted in 1975. Sajak became the host of “Wheel of Fortune” after Chuck Woolery left the series in 1981. Serving as the host of the Emmy-winning game show alongside co-host Vanna White for 40 years, Sajak and White stand as two of the longest-serving hosts of any television program in the game show category.

“As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing years,” Prete’s statement read, going on to say “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.” (From left) Vanna White and Pat Sajak on a 2004 episode of 'Wheel of Fortune.' Robert Laberge/Getty Images for Players Inc

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