Pat Sajak set to become chairman of a Michigan college after announcing 'Wheel of Fortune' exit
HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN: 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak, who recently announced his exit from the show, has now revealed that he is the chairman of Hillsdale College in Michigan. Since 2003, he has served as vice president on the conservative college's board.
Following the retirement of chairman William Brodbeck, Sajak has now taken the position at the private Christian school which was founded in 1844. The game show host left the show 'Wheel of Fortune' after 41 years.
'We have benefitted from his wisdom, intellect, and good humor'
Talking about Sajak's new role, Hillsdale's Executive Director of Media Relations and Communication, Emily Slack said, "For decades, Pat Sajak has been an icon of radio and television. There are few things more intimate than appearing in the living rooms of countless Americans every evening," reported New York Post.
"We know that he will be missed and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement. Hillsdale College is fortunate to have an even closer relationship with Mr Sajak. Since 2019, we have benefitted from his wisdom, intellect, and good humor as chairman of Hillsdale’s board of trustees," she continued.
"We look forward to continuing our important work together and to what we are sure will be a bright future for Mr. Sajak and his family," Slack concluded.
'It’s been a wonderful ride'
At the conclusion of 'Wheel of Fortune's 41st season, Sajak revealed he will be leaving the show. On Monday, June 13, the television personality took to Twitter to announce his exit. "Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last," he tweeted.
"It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)," he wrote. Vanna White, 66, joined Sajak at the show in 1982, a year after Sajak began hosting the game show.
Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)
— Pat Sajak (@PatOnWheel) June 12, 2023
In response to Sajak's announcement, Suzanne Prete, who is the EVP of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television stated, "As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing years."
"We are incredibly grateful and proud to have had Pat as our host for all these years and we look forward to celebrating his outstanding career throughout the upcoming season. Pat has agreed to continue as a consultant on the show for three years following his last year hosting, so we’re thrilled to have him remaining close to the Wheel of Fortune family!" said Prete.
