The New York Times has reported, Hollywood star Ryan
Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the new host of the
iconic game show, “Wheel of Fortune.”
 

Seacrest’s new role was announced just two weeks after
Sajak (below) announced his retirement from the game
show after hosting the program for over 40 years.

Pat Sajak announced he’s leaving "Wheel of Fortune" after
40 years.

Sajak, 76, tweeted that while "it’s been a wonderful ride," his
41st season would be his last with the show.

"Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season,
which begins in September, will be my last," he wrote.

It’s currently unclear who will take over his spot, but Internet
chatter has suggested his daughter, country singer Maggie
Sajak, could fill his shoes. (FOX NEWS)

Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie Sajak recently stepped in for
Vanna White on "Wheel of Fortune."

The original presenter of the game show was Chuck Woolery who later worked on shows like Love Connection among
many others. Woolery had help from his lovely assistant
Susan Stafford (above).

Wheel of Fortune, one of the the longest-running syndicated
game show in American television, premieres on NBC on
January 6, 1975. Created by television legend Merv Griffin and
hosted since the early 1980s by Pat Sajak and Vanna White,
(below). Wheel is one of the most popular television shows
in the world.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Legendary game show
host Bob Barker is celebrating his 99th birthday today.

CARLATA BRADLEY

Pat Sajak ( Patrick Leonard Sajdak) is 76 years old today.

Sajak is a television personality and game show host. He is
best known as the host of the American television game
show Wheel of Fortune, a position he has held since 1981.