Here’s what Vanna White said about Pat Sajak leaving ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Here’s what Vanna White said about Pat Sajak leaving ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Vanna White reacted earlier this week to the news that long-time “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak announced his run on the popular show is coming to an end.

“When we started “Wheel of Fortune” who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White tweeted. “I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come.”

She added, “Cheers to you, Pat Sajak!”

Sajak announced Monday his retirement from the game show in a tweet.

“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,” the tweet said.

Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981. He took over duties from Chuck Woolery, who was the show’s first host when it debuted in 1975.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.