This is bound to get everyone’s blood boiling!!!
14.06.2023 - 00:48 / nypost.com
Pat Sajak, 76, is retiring after his 41st season. “The View” co-hosts discussed Sajak’s impending exit Tuesday while interviewing “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, asking him to weigh in on the longtime star’s departure and possible successors. “Well, Pat’s a legend, I mean, over 40 years?” Jennings mused.
“And the price of a vowel has not gone up one penny, I mean, no one controls inflation like Pat Sajak.”Jennings, 49, continued, “I mean, ‘Jeopardy!’ had its own succession crisis. Hopefully ‘Wheel’s’ got an envelope somewhere that says, ‘What to do when Pat packs it in.'”"Pat is a legend."@Jeopardy host @KenJennings reacts to Pat Sajak announcing he's retiring from #WheelOfFortune at the end of the upcoming season. https://t.co/cVclFZQU98 pic.twitter.com/dkAV3V8YCOGoldberg then announced, “I want that job,” adding it would be “lots of fun.”The Post reached out to Goldberg’s reps for comment.
Joy Behar, 80, joked that she and fellow “View” co-host Sara Haines, 45, could switch off posing as longtime letter-turner Vanna White, 66.On Monday, Sajak announced via Twitter that he will retire from hosting the hit ABC game show once the upcoming season ends.“Well, the time has come,” the Chicago native wrote. “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.
This is bound to get everyone’s blood boiling!!!
Ryan Seacrest was named his successor.A clip of the “Wheel of Fortune” host, 76, clapping along to the soft rock group at the Blue Note jazz club in Honolulu was obtained by TMZ. Sajak donned a bright blue and purple button-down as he sat in the front row with his daughter, Maggie, who is a social correspondent for “Wheel.”The ’80s band played for a small, but exuberant crowd, though Sajak was spotted looking a little bored by the end of the night.
Ryan Seacrest was named his successor.A clip of the “Wheel of Fortune” host, 76, clapping along to the soft rock group at the Blue Note jazz club in Honolulu was obtained by TMZ. Sajak donned a bright blue and purple button-down as he sat in the front row with his daughter, Maggie, who is a social correspondent for “Wheel.”The ’80s band played for a small, but exuberant crowd, though Sajak was spotted looking a little bored by the end of the night.
Vanna White is looking to up her net worth. According to, the 66-year-old TV personality is currently in the middle of renegotiating her contract following news that host Pat Sajak is retiring.After a report over the weekend claimed that White had not received a pay raise in 18 years, is now reporting that White is threatening to walk if she does not receive at least half of what Sajak was making. It was previously reported by that White was earning $3 million a year for her role on, and Sajak was bringing in five times as much. Sajak is currently making $15 million a year, according to . The 76-year-old host announced earlier this month that he will be retiring from the hit game show after season 41. Sajak has served as host of Wheel of Fortune since 1981, when he took over the position from Chuck Woolery.
own wheel of fortune.A “lawyered up” White, 66, won’t continue her long run on “Wheel of Fortune” unless she makes at least half of what Pat Sajak has been making, according to a new report from TMZ.“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer,” a source close to White told the outlet.Sajak, 76, has hosted “Wheel” since 1981, while White joined the show a year later as the iconic letter-turner.Amid Sajak’s retirement, Seacrest has been named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune,” The Post confirmed Tuesday.But while Seacrest said he “can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White,” it remains unclear if White will join Seacrest, salary depending.Sources told TMZ that White is negotiating for the pay disparity between her and Sajak to be addressed considering they are essentially co-hosts of the beloved game show. In fact, they are even introduced on the show as equals: “Here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.”TMZ also confirmed that White’s salary is $3 million a year — and that she hasn’t gotten a single pay increase for the last 18 years.Since 2005, White has received only bonuses, not raises, according to Puck News.Meanwhile, Sajak reportedly makes about $15 million a year — five times the amount as his counterpart.
Pat Sajak as host of Seacrest announced the news Tuesday on social media, confirming that he will be «stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak» beginning 2024. The 48-year-old television personality also shared in the announcement that longtime letter-turner Vanna White will be staying on as his cohort.«I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,» Seacrest opened his message.
Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune in Season 42. Sajak recently announced his retirement from the syndicated show at the end of next season.
Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and his replacement has been named!
named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak’s retirement, The Post has confirmed.Along with being the new host, Seacrest, 48, will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony.Sajak, 76, announced two weeks ago that he would be retiring after 41 years and that the next season of the beloved game show will be his last.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement. “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,” he added.
during the “Hot Topics” portion of the show while ladies were discussing a new poll published in the United Kingdom regarding travel. “A poll of 2,000 adults in the UK found that, when people travel, cuisine is more important to them than landmarks or b–ches,” said Goldberg, 67, before correcting herself with “beaches.”Fellow co-hosts Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin burst out laughing alongside members of the studio audience. “I’m sorry.
recent retirement announcement.“Dream, dream job. I would love to,” Cohen told Us Weekly about tossing his hat in the ring to replace Sajak, 76.“That would be incredible,” the Bravo celebrity gushed.He went on: “Not only is a game show the thing that I haven’t done yet, but that is the premiere game show. It’s really fun.”Sajak shocked the nation on June 12 when he dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving the game show after over four decades on air.He was hired to host “Wheel” back in 1981 after OG emcee Chuck Woolery left.Cohen also commended Sajak on his long tenure on the colorful trivia show, calling him “underrated.”The Sirius XM radio personality noted: “I don’t think people understand how hard it is to host that show and what a good job he does.
There’s one hosting milestone left for Andy Cohen — and that’s leading America’s game, Wheel of Fortune.
It’s the end of an era. After beloved "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak announced his final spin after 42 years, "Jeopardy!" honored the game show icon. "40 seasons is quite a run, Pat Sajak! We’ll be cheering you on from next door in your 41st and final season as host of @wheeloffortune," "Jeopardy!" shared on its official Instagram page. A series of photos of "Jeopardy!" co-hosts Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings were posted with the caption from the time they participated in a special episode of "Wheel of Fortune." The executive producer of "Jeopardy!" chimed in the comments section to honor the legendary game show host.
no matter what happens. For “The View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg, that’s a terrifying prospect — one that has her advocating for a new amendment to the Constitution.To kick off Thursday’s Hot Topics discussion, the women of “The View” criticized Trump’s former VP, and current presidential hopeful, Mike Pence, along with other Republicans who have indicated that they would potentially pardon Trump.
Pat Sajak, 76, announcedthe upcoming season would be his last. “My mother loved ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Loved ‘Wheel of Fortune,’” Smith said Thursday on his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” “She really, really did, and so did I.“I wanna throw my name in the hat,” an excited Smith said.
Vanna White is speaking out following the news that her co-host, Pat Sajak, will be retiring. On Tuesday, White took to Twitter to send out a special message to Sajak, who used the platform to announce his retirement. «When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak!» the wrote over Sajak's original tweet.When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later? I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come. Cheers to you, @patsajak! https://t.co/yYmo3G0DtbWhite, 66, signed on to in 1982, one year after the show's premiere.
Whoopi Goldberg has her eyes on a new gig.
announced Monday that the upcoming season will be his final spin. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he tweeted.
Following "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak’s announcement Monday that he plans to retire from the long-running game show after next season, there is speculation over who might replace the 76-year-old. Ubiquitous host Ryan Seacrest is among several people being considered for his replacement by "Wheel of Fortune" owner Sony Group Corp, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Fox News Digital has reached out to "Wheel of Fortune" and reps for Seacrest for comment. Seacrest most recently left co-hosting duties at "Live with Kelly and Ryan" and has moved back to Los Angeles. The 48-year-old also hosts "American Idol" and has led the "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" countdown every year since 2007 when Clark stepped down. Sajak, who has hosted "Wheel" since 1981, made his announcement on Monday.
She’s ready for it! Whoopi Goldberg revealed she’d be up for taking over Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak steps down as host next year.