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Pat Sajak revealed that the upcoming season of “Wheel of Fortune” would be his last — and now we know when the host’s final episode will air. The 77-year-old first made the shocking announcement of his departure on X on June 12, 2023. “Well, the time has come,” he wrote. “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.” He added, “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.
” In a June 2023 statement, Suzanne Prete, the EVP of Game Shows, Sony Pictures Television, the production and distribution studio that owns the show, wrote the company is 'incredibly grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for all these years.' 'Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years following his last year hosting, so we’re thrilled to have him remaining close to the Wheel of Fortune family!' Prete's statement concluded.
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