Wheel of Fortune fans beg show to ‘get a host with a sense of humor’ like Pat Sajak despite hiring Ryan Seacrest

WHEEL of Fortune fans are already worried about Ryan Seacrest replacing Pat Sajak as the game show’s new host.

Viewers are demanding the beloved program hire a host with a great sense of humor, like Pat.

Pat Sajak is retiring from Wheel of Fortune after his final episode next month
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Pat Sajak is retiring from Wheel of Fortune after his final episode next monthCredit: Getty

Ryan Seacrest is taking over as the new host and will begin in September
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Ryan Seacrest is taking over as the new host and will begin in SeptemberCredit: Getty

Wheel of Fortune recently shared a montage of Pat Sajak's funniest moments on the show
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Wheel of Fortune recently shared a montage of Pat Sajak’s funniest moments on the showCredit: Instagram/wheeloffortune
After hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1981, Pat is gearing up to retire next month.

He’s already taped his last show, and it will air on June 7 as the show’s Season 41 finale.

Ryan, who currently hosts American Idol and also previously co-anchored the Live morning show with Kelly Ripa, is taking over for Pat.

He officially begins the gig when the series returns in September for Season 42.

Since the announcement, fans have had various concerns over the 49-year-old taking over.

Most recently, viewers are worried Ryan won’t make them laugh as much as Pat, 77, does.

FUNNIEST MOMENTS

This week, Wheel of Fortune shared a montage of the longtime host’s funniest one-liners.

“Pat’s got jokes — always has,” the show captioned the video on Instagram.

Fans loved reminiscing about some of the 77-year-old’s greatest moments before having to soon say goodbye to him as host.

“I love Pat’s sense of humor,” one Instagram follower wrote. “Pat is so funny and hilarious!”

“He might be a host of Wheel of Fortune but he’s also a comedian too,” the user added.

“Pat and his humor,” a second fan commented. “Gosh I’m going to miss him!!”

A third viewer warned Ryan that “he has big shoes to fill.”

After seeing how much everyone loved the video, Wheel of Fortune shared two more videos filled with Pat’s humorous moments.

Wheel of Fortune host timeline

Premiering in 1975, the beloved game show has had a few different iconic hosts in its nearly 50 seasons.

1975 – 1981 : Chuck Woolery was the original host of Wheel of Fortune until he departed in 1981.

1981 – June 2024: Pat Sajak took over and became a beloved Wheel of Fortune host for over 40 years.

September 2024: Ryan Seacrest was declared the newest host as Sajak announced his retirement.

The first one featured Pat and his co-star Vanna White as they filmed on location in various exotic locales throughout the years.

PRAISING PAT

“Who’s having more fun in the sun than Pat and Vanna? Nobody,” the caption read.

Pat could be skipping, falling over, making sand art, and dancing in the fun-filled clip.

“Hahahaha!!! I will missed Pat so much next month,” one fan insisted.

“Maybe he will get bored and come back,” a second fan hoped of Pat, before demanding of the show, “Please get a new host who has a great sense of humor like Pat!”

Wheel of Fortune fans praise Pat Sajak’s humor & say ‘I’m going to miss him’ as new host Ryan Seacrest gets backlash
The show’s official Instagram account then posted another montage of one-liners, noting that fans “couldn’t get enough” of the first one they shared.

“I just love Pat,” one happy fan commented. “He makes me laugh every night!!”

“I’m sad that Mr. Pat is leaving Wheel of Fortune,” another viewer wrote. “But I’m happy that he is doing bigger and better things!”

“No one can one-line like Pat Sajak,” a third fan said, despite Ryan getting ready to take over as host.

Fans praised Pat's sense of humor
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Fans praised Pat’s sense of humorCredit: Getty

They said they are worried about Ryan taking over as he has big shoes to fill
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They said they are worried about Ryan taking over as he has big shoes to fillCredit: Instagram/wheeloffortune