‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans know exactly who should take over after Pat Sajak’s exit

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recent retirement announcement.Sajak, 76, revealed on Monday that he is leaving the NBC series this season after over 40 years on the air.White, 66, became “Wheel’s” regular letter tuner in 1982, so fans across social media are gunning for her to finally get a promotion.“VANNA WHITE FOR WHEEL OF FORTUNE HOST 2024,” an excited fan tweeted yesterday.“Pat Sajak to retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host finally, but not soon enough.

Should be end of 2023 season and take the nepo daughter with him. #vannaWhite deserves the hosting job,” one user wrote, referencing Sajak’s daughter Maggie — who has appeared on the game show sporadically in recent years.Journalist Justin Kirkland chimed in: “With the news of Pat Sajak retiring, I’d like to formally begin the campaign of getting Vanna White to take over Wheel of Fortune.”VANNA WHITE FOR WHEEL OF FORTUNE HOST 2024Someone else suggested: “I think Vanna White should take over hosting the wheel while Maggie Sajak takes over the letter board.”“Vanna White should be Wheel Of Fortune’s next host,” a fan penned.“With Pat Sajak retiring, the ONLY smart thing is to make VANNA WHITE the new host of WHEEL OF FORTUNE!

She’s already proven herself as a substitute host, everybody loves her and she can provide smooth, unbroken continuity,” another person enthusiastically shouted.The Post has reached out to “Wheel of Fortune” reps for comment.Sajak has hosted “Wheel” since 1981 and shared that the 2023-2024 season would be his last.“Well, the time has come.

I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he wrote in his emotional send-off. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.