Pat Sajak's fans go wild as he returns to host 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' after his retirement

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Pat Sajak returned to the show 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' on Monday, December 2, to host a special episode after announcing retirement in June 2024.

Sajak wrote on X (formerly Twitter) before the episode, "Apparently I’m back on TV tonight. I guess I’d better shave and shower. @celebritywof @ABCNetwork."

Pat Sajak returns to host 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune'

Pat Sajak reunited with longtime letter-turner Vanna White, who has been working with new host Ryan Seacrest since Sajak’s departure, according to the New York Post.

Both Sajak and White walked out onstage together for the first time in six months in a behind-the-scenes clip shared by the show’s social media correspondent and Sajak’s daughter, Maggie Sajak. She captioned the clip, "It’s showtime!!!"

The celebrity guests for Monday's episode were Lil Jon, Dionne Warwick, and Chance the Rapper. Chance ended up winning the game and took home $63,800 for his charity, SocialWorks, per the outlet.

Notably, Lil Jon and Warwick each got $30,000 for their respective charities, Open Paths Counseling Center and North Jersey Community Research Initiative.

Fans excited as Pat Sajak returns to 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune'

Fans on the internet were excited as Pat Sajak returned to host 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' after taking retirement in June. 

Some Instagram comments read: "The legend has returned! Welcome back, Pat!!!" and "Love it. Miss seeing Pat so much. Hi Jim !!!"

A person also stated, "Loved seeing Pat & Vanna back together last night for Celebrity Wheel!" whereas one mentioned, "Pat! Please stay and come back!"

A user also wrote, "Miss Pat - he can never be replaced. The show just isn’t the same" while one commented, "Probably picked up right where he left off without missing a step."

Pat Sajak reveals why he left 'Wheel of Fortune' after 40 years

Pat Sajak revealed in June the real reason behind his decision to quit the popular game show. Speaking with his daughter, Maggie Sajak, on an episode of 'Good Morning America', the legendary TV personality reflected on his reasons for opting to retire.

During the conversation, Maggie asked him about his decision and he replied, "I've always said this to you, you've heard me say this dozens of times, I'd rather leave a couple of years too early than a couple of years too late."

He added that while he probably could have continued with his role, he knows the right time to stop, per Fox News. He said, "Could I still do it? Yeah, I think I could for a while. There's also some other things in life that we'd like to do, and I'm enjoying this last year."

He also mentioned that he is looking forward to exploring his life beyond, as the veteran host said, "It's been a great 40 years, and I'm looking forward to whatever's ahead."

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