Beloved Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak ended his legendary run as the show's emcee last year. He was back again recently to host Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Now that it has ended, Sajak, 78, said his final farewell to the famous spinning wheel, the contestants, and all of his millions of fans at home. It was also his last time with longtime letter-turner Vanna White.
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Pat Sajak Brought His Sense Of Humor To His Last Show
Per nypost.com, he said, "I want to thank ABC for the opportunity to host Season 5 of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. I hope they'll take a close look at my proposed primetime series, Sajak Senior Secret Agent." White chimed in with "Sounds like a winner."
The celebrity contestants on hand included Bernadette Peters, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Renee Elise Goldsberry. They were vying for the chance to earn money for charitable organizations they care about.
It Was A Bittersweet Send-Off For Him
He Indulged In Some Good-Natured Hijnks With Peters
According to the outlet, "At one point, Peters, 77, spun a Bankrupt and Sajak informed her that she lost her Million-Dollar Wedge." Sajak jokingly teased the famed actress, saying, "You're bankrupt, yes. It means you even lose your wedges. There should be a little receptacle somewhere near your area." He then tossed the pesky Million-Dollar Wedge "right over his shoulder."
Ferguson Excelled At The Game, Hauling In Thousands For His Charity
The former Modern Family actor eared an admirable $59.300 for the charity No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength. However, Ferguson fizzled a little in the bonus round. He was unable to add another $25,000 to his total.
The Episode Came To A Low-Key End
As the show concluded, everyone, including Sajak, White, and the trio of luminaries who played got together on the set. Sajak said, "See you next time for more Celebrity Wheel of Fortune."
Sajak had an absolutely incredible run. Per the outlet, he was the host for 41 seasons comprising more than 8.000 shows. Few TV hosts have ever enjoyed that kind of longevity.
Ryan Seacrest, who took over from Sajak, will be hosting the next season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
