What an incredible and unforgettable journey we've had
and I've enjoyed every minute of it
with you. Vanna White bids an emotional farewell to Wheel
of Fortune host Pat Sajak ahead of the
star's final show. After more than four decades on the
air,
Vanna says her goodbye to the TV star in a
video that was played for Pat on the June 6th
broadcast,
explaining just how fast past their time together on the
game show went.
I can't believe that tomorrow is our last show together.
I don't know how to put into words what these
past 41 years have meant to me,
but I'm going to try.
8000 episodes went by like that.
When I first started, I was so green.
You made me so comfortable and made me so confident
that
you made me who I am.
You really did. The 67 year old also opens up
about how the two have grown a special bond over
the years.
As the years have gone by,
we've grown up on television,
but we've also shared so much more behind the scenes
and as much fun as we had on camera.
Those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our
families outside the studio
are my favorite. We've watched our children go up together,
we've travelled all over the world,
we've eaten hundreds of meals together,
we've laughed, we've cried, we've celebrated.
Oh
gosh,
what an incredible and unforgettable journey we've had,
and I've enjoyed every minute of it
with you.
As this chapter of our lives is coming to an
end,
I know you'll still be close by.
You're like a brother to me,
and I consider you a true lifelong friend who I
will always adore.
I love you Pat Vanna and Pat can be seen
embracing on camera after the video as the audience applauds.
And while Vanna will stay on as the show's new
host,
Ryan Seacrest takes over. Sajak's final spin on Wheel of
Fortune marks the end of an era for the iconic
game show.
He announced his retirement last year,
telling e-news in a statement.
Well, the time has come.
I've decided that our 41st season,
which begins in September, will be my last,
adding it's been a wonderful ride.
Many thanks to you all.
As for Ryan's plan when he takes over,
don't expect many changes, he told People magazine back in
September.
With this game show, it's such a success and has
been for generations.
You don't mess with it.
Just don't mess with it.
Just get out of the way,
say good evening and let's play.