TV host Pat Sajak finally opened up about leaving “Wheel of Fortune” after hosting the popular game show for more than 40 years.
During the 77-year-old game show host’s appearance on Monday on “Good Morning America,” the longtime host was interviewed by his daughter Maggie Sajak about why he felt it was time to step away from hosting the show. ‘American Idol’ alum Ryan Seacrest has been chosen to take over.
“I’ve always said this to you, you’ve heard me say this dozens of times, I’d rather leave a couple of years too early than a couple of years too late,” Sajak told his daughter.
“Could I still do it? Yeah, I think I could for a while,” he added. “There’s also some other things in life that we’d like to do, and I’m enjoying this last year. It’s been a great 40 years, and I’m looking forward to whatever’s ahead.”
When pressed by his daughter…
