{"id":23797,"date":"2025-08-10T11:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T11:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=23797"},"modified":"2025-08-10T11:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T11:11:35","slug":"vanna-white-bids-an-emotional-farewell-to-pat-sajak-ahead-of-his-final-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=23797","title":{"rendered":"Vanna White bids an emotional farewell to Pat Sajak ahead of his final show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday night\u2019s Wheel of Fortune episode, viewers saw a heartfelt pre-recorded message from Vanna White to her longtime co-host, Pat Sajak.<\/p><div class=\"jdsuh69fec4a160082\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.jdsuh69fec4a160082 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.jdsuh69fec4a160082 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.jdsuh69fec4a160082 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.jdsuh69fec4a160082 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.jdsuh69fec4a160082 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>The 67-year-old White began, \u201cI can\u2019t believe that tomorrow is our last show together.\u201d Her voice carried both gratitude and disbelief.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their decades-long partnership, she added, \u201cI am not sure how to describe the significance of the last 41 years for me, but I will endeavor to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>White noted that during their time together, they hosted the game show \u201ceight thousand times,\u201d building an enduring legacy in television history.<\/p>\n<p>The pair began working together in 1982 when Wheel of Fortune entered syndication, and over the years, they became one of TV\u2019s most recognizable duos.<\/p>\n<p>Their easy chemistry, mutual respect, and shared humor kept millions of viewers tuning in for decades.<\/p>\n<p>White affectionately referred to Sajak as her \u201cbrother,\u201d emphasizing the deep bond they developed both on and off the set.<\/p>\n<p>As Sajak prepares to leave, White\u2019s words served as a touching tribute, marking the end of an era for \u201cAmerica\u2019s Game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans are now preparing to say goodbye to a partnership that has defined Wheel of Fortune for more than four decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday night\u2019s Wheel of Fortune episode, viewers saw a heartfelt pre-recorded message from Vanna White to her longtime co-host, Pat Sajak. 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