She even stood in for Pat Sajak as host in late 2019 while he was undergoing emergency surgery. But its more than just turning letters for White. The 65-year-old TV personality broke down in tears when she divulged towards the end of the. Wheel of Fortune started its 40th season in September and White has been in her role with the game show since 1982. While there was no word about if White will also leave Wheel of Fortune with Sajak, losing one-half of this duo at a bare minimum is still a big deal. Vanna White shared some devastating news on Monday’s episode of Wheel of Fortune. In September 2022, it sounded like Pat Sajak was mentally preparing to leave Wheel of Fortune, and this past March, he acknowledged that “the end is near.” Soon after that, Vanna White shared that she couldn’t “imagine” whether the show would continue without her and Sajak together. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)Īlthough this is a major shakeup in the world of game shows, it doesn’t come as a complete surprise. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.
Here’s what the host had to say about the matter on Twitter:
After the season is finished though, he’ll exit the TV show. Wheel of Fortune returns for Season 41 this fall, so there are still many episodes to look forward to with Pat Sajak holding down the fort while Vanna White presents the letters on the board.
