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Taking a spin at possible ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hosts after Pat Sajak

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, on the newest of 3 developments

Pat Sajak announced that the next season of “Wheel of Fortune” will be his last. Here are some potential candidates who could make sense as the show’s next host.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak retiring

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Vanna White reacts to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ co-host Pat Sajak retirement news

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  3. Newest

    Taking a spin at possible ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hosts after Pat Sajak

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

Reports & sources

164 articles, oldest first.

  1. Opelika-Auburn News

    Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last (opens Opelika-Auburn News)

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    Opelika-Auburn News's feed description

    Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing today that its upcoming season will be his last.

  2. New York Times

    Pat Sajak Was the Center of the Wheel (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    For decades, the soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” host was … just there. That was the whole point of him.

  3. The Columbian

    Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.

  4. Times Of San Diego

    Pat Sajak to Depart as Host of Long-Running Game Show 'Wheel of Fortune' (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Pat Sajak, who has hosted "Wheel of Fortune" since 1981, announced Monday that he will retire after the 2023-24 season of the popular game show shot in Culver City.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak says he’ll retire next year (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Pat Sajak, who has hosted the hit game show Wheel of Fortune since Ronald Reagan was president, will retire next year.

  6. Deadline

    ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak To Retire After 41st Season (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Pat Sajak is just about done watching the wheel spin: The longtime Wheel of Fortune host announced that he is retiring from the syndicated game show next season. “Well, the time has come. I’ve deci…

  7. NBC New York

    ‘A wonderful ride': Pat Sajak announces upcoming season will be his last as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune' (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    On March 22, 2019, Guinness World Records recognized Pat Sajak for having the “longest career as a game show host for the same show.”

  8. WCNC

    Pat Sajak announces retirement from 'Wheel of Fortune' hosting gig (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    The 76-year-old has hosted the popular game show for decades alongside Vanna White.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Pat Sajak to Retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The 2023-24 season will be the last for Sajak at the syndicated game show.

  10. Foxla

    Pat Sajak leaving 'Wheel of Fortune' (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    "I was very lucky in that I always knew that I wanted to be in broadcasting," the host said in a statement on the "Wheel of Fortune" website.

  11. Anchorage Daily News

    Pat Sajak will step down from ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after more than 40 years as host (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant on the show for three years after his retirement as host.

  12. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Pat Sajak to retire from 'Wheel of Fortune' after next season (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    "Well, the time has come," Pat Sajak declared Monday. "I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last."

  13. KIII Corpus Christi

    Pat Sajak to leave 'Wheel of Fortune' after upcoming season (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    The 76-year-old has hosted the popular game show for decades alongside Vanna White.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak announces 2024 retirement: 'It's been a wonderful ride' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak announced his four-decade run hosting the American game show is coming to a close in 2024.

  15. The New Republic

    Don’t Pour One Out for Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune’s Die-Hard Right-Wing Host (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Pat Sajak has announced his retirement for Wheel of Fortune. Before you mourn his loss, remember what he stood for.

  16. NPR

    Pat Sajak will retire from 'Wheel of Fortune' after more than 4 decades as host (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981.

  17. The Week

    The daily gossip: Pat Sajak is leaving 'Wheel of Fortune,' Ezra Miller reemerges at 'The Flash' premiere, and more (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Today's top entertainment and celebrity news

  18. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Pat Sajak says upcoming season of 'Wheel of Fortune' will be his last (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Pat Sajak says the upcoming season of "Wheel of Fortune" will be his last.

  19. Variety

    'Wheel of Fortune' Host Pat Sajak Announces Retirement (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Pat Sajak, who is approaching his 41st season hosting "Wheel of Fortune," will retire as host in 2024.

  20. Newsweek

    Who will replace Pat Sajak as host? "Wheel of Fortune" fans weigh in (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Within hours of Sajak announcing he is bowing out as host after more than four decades, fans have shared their picks.

  21. Breitbart News

    Pat Sajak to End 'Wheel of Fortune' Hosting Gig After 40 Years (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Game show host Pat Sajak will be ending his reign as the Wheel of Fortune host after 40 years at the helm, marking the end of an era.

  22. Portland Press Herald

    Pat Sajak, host of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ says 41st season will be his last (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Pat Sajak announced on Twitter that he will step down as the host of 'Wheel of Fortune' after 4 decades at the helm.

  23. WHDH Boston

    Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last

  24. NBC News

    'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak announces he will retire next year (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months," the veteran game show host tweeted.

  25. CNN

    Pat Sajak, longtime host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' is retiring (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Pat Sajak is preparing to spin the wheel on television’s long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” for the last time.

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