Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: How Long Will Pat Sajak Remain as Host? Why Did He Retire?

Last year, Pat Sajak announced his decision to step down from Wheel of Fortune after a four-decade tenure. Sajak’s farewell episode aired on June 7, 2024, marking an emotional goodbye for viewers. However, with recent reports of Sajak potentially returning for another season, fans are eager for updates. Here is everything to know about whether Sajak is returning.

How long will Pat Sajak remain as host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pat Sajak will host another season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. It was announced by ABC as its lineup of fall premieres.

Pat Sajak ended his four-decade tenure as host of Wheel of Fortune on June 7. Despite his brief retirement, Sajak is returning to host the upcoming season of the show’s celebrity edition this fall. The filming for the new episodes of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune featuring Sajak has not begun yet. However, the premiere is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024.

Why did Pat Sajak retire from Wheel of Fortune?

In an interview with Good Morning America last month, Pat Sajak explained why he decided to retire from hosting his game show, as reported by Fox News. He said, “I’ve always said this to you, you’ve heard me say this dozens of times, I’d rather leave a couple of years too early than a couple of years too late.” Talking about the future, Sajak mentioned that he is excited about what lies ahead, including spending more quality time with his family.

During the same week as Sajak’s final episode of Wheel of Fortune, it was announced that his first post-retirement job would be a role in the play Prescription: Murder at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre. According to Soaps, it is scheduled to run from July 31 to August 10, 2025.

Ryan Seacrest was announced as Sajak’s successor for Wheel of Fortune Season 42. It is slated to debut in the fall of 2024.