Pat Sajak shares behind-the-scenes look as he gears up for final 'Wheel of Fortune' week after 43-year tenure

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pat Sajak, the legendary host of 'Wheel of Fortune' is gearing up for his final week on the show after an incredible 43-year tenure.

As he prepares to say goodbye, Sajak is giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the iconic game show set that has been his workplace since 1981.

Inside Pat Sajak’s final week at ‘Wheel of Fortune’

In a video posted to Instagram, filmed by his daughter Maggie, Sajak takes viewers "behind the puzzle board," offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the set. “It looks like an election headquarters back here, with all these screens and everything,” Sajak quipped in the video. He added, with a touch of humor, “We can’t show a lot, because there’s certain things that are highly classified!”

Sajak's departure marks the end of an era for 'Wheel of Fortune', a show he has been synonymous with since 1981. His last episode is scheduled to air on June 7, marking a poignant moment in television history.

Ryan Seacrest is set to take over hosting duties when the show returns for a new season in the fall. Seacrest will join Vanna White, who has been the show’s beloved letter-turner since 1982.

Despite speculation that White might retire alongside Sajak, she has confirmed she will continue on the show, having signed a contract extension through the 2025-2026 season.

“I don’t know. When I heard that Pat was retiring, I thought maybe I should retire, too. But I’m not ready!” White told TV Insider. She expressed her ongoing passion for the job, saying, “We’ll see toward the end of those two years how I feel. I thank God after all these years that I still love my job.”

The game show's contract extension runs through the 2025-2026 season, so she, at the very least, has two more seasons to go.

“We’ll see toward the end of those two years how I feel,” she said. “I thank God after all these years that I still love my job.”

Internet reacts to Pat Sajak's final week on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

The video, posted on Instagram and filmed by Sajak's daughter Maggie, has sparked an outpouring of emotions from fans. Here are some of their reactions:

“We will miss you, Pat,” one fan wrote. “Congratulations on your retirement.”

“Yes… more backstage clips behind the board… I’m gonna miss you Pat, Ryan isn’t as quick as you with jokes,” another user commented.

“Pat is the GOAT,” a fan declared.

“I’m gonna miss you Pat so much. I’m sure everyone else will too. I hope you come back from time to time to visit,” another fan added.

“You two are so cute together,” one user said, referring to Sajak and his daughter Maggie in the video.

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