WHEEL of Fortune fans believe they’ve found a better game show host to replace Pat Sajak instead of Ryan Seacrest.
In June 2023, Pat, 77, who has hosted Wheel of Fortune since 1981, revealed he would retire.
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At the time, Pat announced in a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter: “Well, the time has come. I have decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.”
“It’s been a wonderful journey and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Thank you all so much. (At the very least, this will keep the clickbait sites busy!).”
Following his statement, the game show host announced that American Idol host Ryan, 49, would be stepping in.
Pat’s last show will be on June 7th for the season 41 finale.
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However, in a recent Reddit thread shared on a forum dedicated to WoF, a fan suggested a better celebrity host than Ryan.
‘It would have been a great choice’
“Joel McHale > Ryan Seacrest,” the original poster wrote.
“I don’t know if he was in the running to replace Pat, but I think Joel McHale would have been a great choice.”
Joel, 52, is an American actor and comedian.
He has appeared on popular TV shows including The Soup, Community, and Animal Control, and was the host of the game show Card Sharks.
A second fan agreed: “Joel is quick witted and Ryan is very robotic. I would prefer Joel to Seacrest.”
PAT’S FINAL ARC
Earlier this month, The US Sun exclusively revealed that Pat filmed her final episode of Wheel of Fortune.
A Sony representative confirmed to the media outlet that the iconic host filmed his final six episodes.
Its final episode is called “Thanks For The Memories”.
“Pat added a lot of personality to the show. it was the presentation. I can’t wait to watch the final episode. It’s the end of an era,” one wrote on a WoF Reddit forum after the news broke.
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HOW RYAN IS PREPARING
In February, Ryan was a special guest on Good Morning America, where he discussed his upcoming hosting duties with George Stephanopoulos, 63, Robin Roberts, also 63, and Lara Spencer, 54.
The radio presenter said: “I’m so excited. I have been watching this for many years, like so many people in this country.
“Pat Sajak is a legend. He makes everything look so easy and smooth and perfect, so he’s remarkable”
The TV personality revealed that she loved working with her new co-host Vanna White, 66, and said she is “the most amazing person.”
At the time, he also said that they started filming promotional videos.
“I studied the rulebook, went to watch them do the show, and I can’t wait to get started.”
On April 9, a first look at Ryan as host was revealed in a short teaser trailer, and season 42 will air this fall.
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