(Scypre.com) – Fans of the long-standing game show “Wheel of Fortune” were taken by surprise when Pat Sajak, the show’s host, announced his retirement. The news has sparked speculation about the future of the show, but Pat’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, has shed some light on what viewers can expect in the upcoming 41st season.
Maggie took to her Instagram story to express her excitement about working with her father. “It’s always been a blast collaborating with my dad,” she wrote. “And we’re eagerly anticipating an even more enjoyable Season 41.”
Vanna White, Pat’s co-host, also shared her support through a tweet. “When we started @WheelofFortune, who could have imagined that we would still be here 41 seasons later? I am thrilled to have shared this stage with you all these years, and we have one more to come. Congratulations, @patsajak!” Maggie shared Pat’s original statement on her social media accounts. Pat has been hosting “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981.
Pat made his retirement announcement in a post distributed across all official “Wheel of Fortune” social media platforms. “Well, the time has come,” he wrote. “I have made the decision that my last season as the host will be Season 41, starting in September.” Pat expressed his gratitude and promised to share more details in the coming months. He humorously added, “At the very least, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!” Maggie joined the show as a social media correspondent in 2021.
Maggie has stepped into the hosting role in the past. In 2019, she temporarily took over for Vanna White, turning the letters for contestants, while Pat recovered from emergency surgery. She repeated the role earlier this year when White participated as a contestant on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Maggie’s initial appearance on the show was years ago when she was just a toddler and Pat brought her onstage for the first time.
While Maggie has pursued other careers, including her recent graduation from law school, fans are hopeful that she might assume a more prominent position on the show following Pat’s retirement.