Sajak made his hosting debut on “Wheel” in 1981 and took his final spin in June. He co-hosted the show alongside Vanna White since 1982, with the pair also serving as hosts for the “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” spinoff.

Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak has settled into retirement after he officially signed off from hosting duties in June.

Vanna White is saying nice things about Ryan Seacrest but she’s still incredibly close with former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, who’s been meeting her for lunches and coaching her to hang on tight and stick it out for her own best interests.

The famous TV duo were spotted on a cozy lunch date Tuesday, September 3 at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif. The local was convenient for the former “Wheel of Fortune” host, 77, as he lives nearby with his wife, Lesly Brown. The TV personality and the former model have been married for 35 years.

An insider claimed Sajak, 77, did not have much input in who would replace him, because he 'deliberately stayed out of that process'.

Wheel Of Fortune veteran host Pat Sajak did not pick Ryan Seacrest to replace him fronting the iconic show according to reports as he makes his presenting debut

Pat Sajak has won his fourth Emmy award. The 77-year-old ended his Wheel of Fortune hosting tenure with another trophy to add to his collection. As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Pat was nominated in the Outstanding Host for a Game Show – 2024 category and went up against some stiff competition.

Wheel of Fortune's Ryan Seacrest is reportedly 'not earning' longtime host Pat Sajak's eye-watering salary, but he signed on for another reason.

Related: Wheel of Fortune 's Vanna White Holds Back Tears as She Says Farewell to Pat Sajak White, 67, said she briefly considered retiring at the same time before quickly deciding against it, telling Parade she’s not ready to leave.