WHEEL of Fortune host Pat Sajak’s retirement plans have been revealed, as his final show will air on June 7 after 40 years with the game show.

An insider at the game show exclusively told The U.S. Sun what the host plans to do after he says goodbye to Wheel of Fortune.

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An insider for Wheel of Fortune revealed what Pat Sajak’s plans are for retirementCredit: Getty

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Pat is planning on having a peaceful and happy home lifeCredit: Getty

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The host wants to continue his focus on the charity he and his wife, Lesly, runCredit: Getty
“You can sum up Pat’s retirement plans in one word: Retirement,” the source said.

“Meaning, even though he has the looks and energy of somebody 25 years younger than he actually is, he has no plans to turn around and host another TV show.

“His consultancy deal with Sony is a pretty deliberate buffer against that.”

The source also said that when Pat, 77, isn’t working on Wheel of Fortune, his focus is on a “peaceful and happy home life” as well as his and his wife, Lesly Brown’s, charity.

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They plan to continue focusing on those two aspects.

Pat only spent four days a month filming the game show with the occasional personal appearance.

So, he is already used to filling in the gaps during his free time.

“He has managed to do it without going crazy or having an extended midlife crisis,” the insider revealed.

PAT’S PASSIONS

The insider also revealed that one of Pat’s passions has always been Broadcasting.

“People are hoping he can help mentor and advise the next generation of TV and streaming hosts in retirement, but he’s also been doing that for years in a low-key way as well,” the source said.

“Especially since Alex Trebek’s passing, Pat is the guy you call if you’ve been hired to host a game show, and he is full of encouragement and solid advice for anybody asking.”
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The source also said that they could see Pat turn to teaching.

“Education is a very big thing for him and he does have some once-in-a-generation knowledge to pass along,” the source said.

“He also has some experience doing comedy and stand-up that he can expand upon now that he’s out of Wheel.”

“But, Pat really has nothing left to prove in show business and should be very proud that he’s been able to leave this job on his own terms and leave the show in good hands,” the insider ended.

Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline

Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts

Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981

He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)

Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since

After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982

Pat hosted with Susan for one season

He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS

For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place

In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS

He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991

The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future

In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement

‘PERFECTLY HAPPY’

Earlier this week, Pat revealed other retirement plans that would make him “perfectly happy.”

The host and his daughter, Maggie, 29, sat down for an interview on Good Morning America.

While Pat is open to other jobs, he is “looking forward to the simple life.”

“I’m perfectly happy if it just means that I’ll continue with my crossword puzzles and play with grandchildren. Hint hint hint,” he told his daughter.

Pat’s children, Maggie and Patrick, currently do not have any kids of their own.

She laughed as Pat said, “No pressure.”

Maggie is dating Scottish actor, Ross McCall, 48.

The couple was spotted kissing and holding hands in Los Angeles on March 26.

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The insider also revealed that Pat might want to take up his passions again, one of which includes stand-up comedyCredit: Just For Laughs

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Although Pat has no plans to host another TV show, he would like to dip his toes into BroadcastingCredit: Getty

PAT’S FINAL WEEK

Pat’s last show will air on Friday, June 7.

However, he filmed his final episode in April, so he has already had some time off.

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The host first announced his retirement in June 2023, after the Season 40 finale.

Ryan Seacrest will take his place in the fall on Season 42.

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The insider revealed that Pat would also make a great college professor since he has passed on a lot of wisdomCredit: TheImageDirect.com

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Earlier this week, Pat shared that he hoped to be playing with grandchildren during his retirement, despite his children not yet having kids of their ownCredit: Getty

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Ryan Seacrest will take over at host for Season 42 in the fall