Two years ago, Pat Sajak announced he was retiring from Wheel of Fortune. He then set out on his final year as the host with his goodbye tour. By the end of last season, he finally stepped down, and Ryan Seacrest took his place. While Pat still had one more celebrity version to host, Ryan took over in the current season.
However, there are now rumors that there is a battle for the hosting job, and Ryan might be out after just one season. It seems like Pat Sajak might be returning. Here is what you need to know about the shocking development.
Is Ryan Seacrest Being Forced Out Of Wheel Of Fortune?
When Ryan Seacrest started his first season as the Wheel of Fortune host, it was met with polarizing responses. Many people loved seeing him long the show as he brought a new youthful excitement to the proceedings. However, just as many people never wanted him there and found every reason to complain about him, no matter what happened.
Wheel Of Fortune: Ryan Seacrest
While the people who dislike Ryan are very vocal, the ratings for the show when he arrived were very high, much higher than in Pat Sajak’s final season as host. Despite that, people still want to find reasons to tear Ryan down, and many want him gone.
Now, it seems like there might be a chance that could happen. That said, it would require something big to happen since Ryan signed a multi-year deal with ABC in 2024. There are rumors that there is a way to get out of the deal after two years. With ratings improving, it would take a nosedive of some sort to push him out now.
Pat Sajak Wants To Return To Wheel Of Fortune
There are reports that Pat Sajak wants to return to Wheel of Fortune. Sources say that he never wanted to retire and was mostly forced out of his job. He was allowed to say he was retiring to save face, but rumors indicate that it wasn’t his choice. Now, a source said that Pat has people at the studio who want him back.
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“Pat got an amazing show of support… and it’s revived his drive to be host on the original again as well,” The source said. “He never wanted to leave in the first place. They forced his hand, and now he wants his old job back.”
However, it seems that ABC pushed Pat out because they didn’t appreciate his humor and didn’t like how he treated the contestants. Ryan, on the other hand, has become very personable and hands-on with the players, despite vocal critics online.
Do you want to see Pat Sajak return to Wheel of Fortune as the host again next season? Do you prefer the youth movement with Ryan Seacrest as the host and feel it is time for Pat to just enjoy his retirement? Let us know what you want to see on the game show in the comments below.
