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Photos of Pat Sajak through the years, from 'Wheel of Fortune' host to now

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June 16, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET
The end of an era came to "Wheel of Fortune" fans everywhere with the retirement of the seminal TV game show host. Pat Sajak's final show appearance was June 2024, following a week of farewell episodes. Sajak in June 2023 announced his plans to retire after his 41st season with the show, saying, "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all." Revisit his best moments on the show, alongside cohost Vanna White.
The end of an era came to "Wheel of Fortune" fans everywhere with the retirement of the seminal TV game show host.

Pat Sajak's final show appearance was June 2024, following a week of farewell episodes. Sajak in June 2023 announced his plans to retire after his 41st season with the show, saying, "It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all."

Revisit his best moments on the show, alongside cohost Vanna White.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Ving Jacques, left, Jeanne Downey, Rudy Kalis, and Pat Sajak with WSM Channel 4 in an undated photo. Sajak was a weekend weatherman at the station in the '70s as well as a DJ in Nashville.
Ving Jacques, left, Jeanne Downey, Rudy Kalis, and Pat Sajak with WSM Channel 4 in an undated photo. Sajak was a weekend weatherman at the station in the '70s as well as a DJ in Nashville.
The Tennessean
Photographed on the set of "Wheel of Fortune" at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, on March 17, 2005.
Photographed on the set of "Wheel of Fortune" at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, on March 17, 2005.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Vanna White and Pat Sajak on the Wheel of Fortune Express as it makes a stop in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Feb. 13, 1987.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak on the Wheel of Fortune Express as it makes a stop in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Feb. 13, 1987.
Dick Blount, The Fayetteville Observer/USA TODAY Network
Pat Sajak performs during the NFL Players Week 10th anniversary on "Wheel of Fortune" on Dec. 6, 2005, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Pat Sajak performs during the NFL Players Week 10th anniversary on "Wheel of Fortune" on Dec. 6, 2005, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Doug Benc, Getty Images
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium on May 31, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium on May 31, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
Greg Fiume, Getty Images
Pat Sajak and Vanna White continued the icing on cake in the "Wheel" 26th season, then America's No. 1 syndicated television show, which aired its 5,000th episode on Feb. 27, 2009.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White continued the icing on cake in the "Wheel" 26th season, then America's No. 1 syndicated television show, which aired its 5,000th episode on Feb. 27, 2009.
Carol Kaelson, CBS
"Wheel of Fortune" hosts having some fun, and some cake.
"Wheel of Fortune" hosts having some fun, and some cake.
Carol Kaelson, CBS
Lifetime Achievement Award honorees Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek pose in the press room at the 38th annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards held at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 19, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Lifetime Achievement Award honorees Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek pose in the press room at the 38th annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards held at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 19, 2011, in Las Vegas.
David Becker, Getty Images
Vanna White and Pat Sajak greet the studio audience during a taping of the "Wheel of Fortune" at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on April 2, 2012.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak greet the studio audience during a taping of the "Wheel of Fortune" at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on April 2, 2012.
THOMAS PATTERSON, STATESMAN JOURNAL /USA TODAY Network
Pat Sajak pictured here in 2001.
Pat Sajak pictured here in 2001.
KING WORLD
Emily Eichelberger of Albany gets good news from host Pat Sajak, winning $100,000 during a taping of the "Wheel of Fortune" at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on April 2, 2012.
Emily Eichelberger of Albany gets good news from host Pat Sajak, winning $100,000 during a taping of the "Wheel of Fortune" at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on April 2, 2012.
THOMAS PATTERSON, STATESMAN JOURNAL /USA TODAY Network
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak talks to two contestants during a taping of the show held at the Dodge Theater on Jan. 9, 2003.
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak talks to two contestants during a taping of the show held at the Dodge Theater on Jan. 9, 2003.
Pat Shannahan, The Arizona Republic/USA TODAY Network
Pat Sajak poses with his wife Lesly Brown and their children Patrick and Maggie as they arrive at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 2011.
Pat Sajak poses with his wife Lesly Brown and their children Patrick and Maggie as they arrive at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 2011.
Danny Moloshok, REUTERS
Pat Sajak greets sports broadcaster Al Michaels before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, 2008.
Pat Sajak greets sports broadcaster Al Michaels before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, 2008.
Danny Moloshok, REUTERS
Pat Sajak and wife Leslie and their children Maggie and Patrick, arrive as guests for the premiere of the new drama film "Radio" in Beverly Hills on Oct. 14, 2003.
Pat Sajak and wife Leslie and their children Maggie and Patrick, arrive as guests for the premiere of the new drama film "Radio" in Beverly Hills on Oct. 14, 2003.
Fred Prouser, REUTERS
Pat Sajak announces the starting line ups before Game 3 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on June 2, 2018.
Pat Sajak announces the starting line ups before Game 3 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on June 2, 2018.
Amber Searls, USA TODAY Sports
Pat Sajak watches in the third period of the NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers at Staples Center on Dec. 10, 2019.
Pat Sajak watches in the third period of the NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers at Staples Center on Dec. 10, 2019.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Pat Sajak walks onto the stage after greeting the audience during a taping of "Wheel of Fortune Celebrity Week" celebrating the television game show's 25th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 29, 2007, in New York City.
Pat Sajak walks onto the stage after greeting the audience during a taping of "Wheel of Fortune Celebrity Week" celebrating the television game show's 25th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 29, 2007, in New York City.
Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images
First Lt. Angelina Maguinness and 2nd Lt. Joe Thompkins of the 547th Intelligence Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, NV appeared on the television game show "Wheel of Fortune." Pat Sajak, a former member of the Air Force, hosts the popular program. Several episodes of the show, taped in Las Vegas, offered many Air Force members and their families the opportunity to compete. The shows were taped in February 2002.
First Lt. Angelina Maguinness and 2nd Lt. Joe Thompkins of the 547th Intelligence Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, NV appeared on the television game show "Wheel of Fortune." Pat Sajak, a former member of the Air Force, hosts the popular program. Several episodes of the show, taped in Las Vegas, offered many Air Force members and their families the opportunity to compete. The shows were taped in February 2002.
USAF, Getty Images
Vanna White and Pat Sajak pictured together in 2001.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak pictured together in 2001.
KING WORLD
Pat Sajak and Vanna White feed each other cake at the the 25th anniversary celebration of "Wheel Of Fortune" at Radio City Music Hall Sept. 27, 2007, in New York City.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White feed each other cake at the the 25th anniversary celebration of "Wheel Of Fortune" at Radio City Music Hall Sept. 27, 2007, in New York City.
Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images
Pat Sajak, the flamboyant former weather wizard at Channel 4, visited with his old friend Dan Miller, Jan. 25, 1983, to tape a nostalgic look at the past of Miller's "Miller & Co." for Channel 4. Sajak left Nashville in 1977 to pursue the bright lights of Hollywood and has fared well, winning a spot as host of NBC's "Wheel of Fortune." Sajak also was in town to promote the return of "Wheel" to Channel 4's lineup.
Pat Sajak, the flamboyant former weather wizard at Channel 4, visited with his old friend Dan Miller, Jan. 25, 1983, to tape a nostalgic look at the past of Miller's "Miller & Co." for Channel 4. Sajak left Nashville in 1977 to pursue the bright lights of Hollywood and has fared well, winning a spot as host of NBC's "Wheel of Fortune." Sajak also was in town to promote the return of "Wheel" to Channel 4's lineup.
Nancy Rhoda, The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network
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