Vanna White and Pat Sajak.Photo: Getty
Pat Sajakis looking forward.
The 74-year-oldWheel of Fortunehost alluded to when he andVanna Whitemight step back from the hit game show, in conversation withEntertainment TonightThursday.
“We’re certainly closer to the end than the beginning,” said Sajak, who has hosted the show since 1981. He joked, “I’d like to leave before people tune in and look at me and say, ‘Ooh, what happened to him?’ "
“I wouldn’t bet on seeing us in, like, 10 years, I would say,” Sajak said, to which White agreed.
The model, 64, joinedWheelin 1982 and said she sees Sajak as her “brother” after working together for nearly 40 years.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak.NBC/Getty
“He’s funny, I mean we could finish each other’s sentences if we wanted to, we know each other that well,” White toldEntertainment Tonight.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak.Getty
As a part of his latest contract, Sajak will serve as consulting producer for the long-running game show, in addition to his co-hosting duties, perVariety.
His daughter Maggie is also being indoctrinated into theWheel of Fortunefamily as the show’s official Social Correspondent, sharing exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes moments, and more across the show’s digital sites and social media accounts, according to the outlet.
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New changes to come in season 39 include an on-stage podium for announcer Jim Thorton to introduce Sajak and White, a reimagined tune for theme song “Changing Keys,” contestants completing the “Final Spin,” and more prize money,Varietyreported.
Wheel of Fortunepremiered on ABC weeknights at 7:30 p.m. EST on Sept. 13, while season 2 ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortunedebuts Sunday at 8 p.m. EST.
source: people.com
