An Icon Is Returning To Host Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Season 5

Ever since Pat Sajak gave up hosting Wheel of Fortune, there has been a lot of discussion about Ryan Seacrest taking over the show. For example, fans were interested in how Ryan honored Pat, why Vanna White was worried about working with the new host, and if they are comfortable working together. Still, Pat’s shadow has loomed large over the show as fans wondered how Ryan felt about the legendary host and what Pat’s relationship with Vanna was like.

Since Pat still has many fans, there continues to be a lot of interest in what he has been up to since Ryan took over hosting Wheel of Fortune. With that in mind, there is a lot of excitement about the fact that Pat is returning to Wheel of Fortune.

Pat Sajak Is Hosting Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Season 5

In 1981, Pat Sajak began hosting Wheel of Fortune and did such a great job that he became a TV icon for decades. Easily one of the most successful TV stars of all time, Pat was welcomed into homes around the world for many years.

Then, in June 2023, Wheel of Fortune devotees were given the heartbreaking news that Pat was going to be retiring from hosting the game show. A year later, in June 2024, fans watched Pat’s final episode as the host of Wheel of Fortune.

Fortunately for Wheel of Fortune fans who couldn’t get enough of Pat, it turns out he isn’t quite done with the franchise yet. Instead, Pat will be making a TV return since he will be hosting the 5th season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

In July 2024, a report from The Hollywood Reporter announced that Pat will be hosting the 5th season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

Wheel of Fortune’s Hosts’ Tenures
Host	Start	Finish
Chuck Woolery	1975	1981
Pat Sajak	1981	2024
Vanna White	1982	Still Hosting
Rolf Benirschke	1989	1989
Bob Goen	1989	1991
Ryan Seacrest	2024	Still Hosting

According to IMDb, the first episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’s 5th season aired in December 2024. A Christmas Special, the episode that was co-hosted by Pat and Vanna featured Dionne Warwick, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Jon as the celebrity contestants.

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After several months, fans are set to see Pat back in host mode as new episodes of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’s 5th season are set to begin airing.

In May 2019, Vanna White told Fox News that she only had one argument with Pat Sajak during their decades working together.

According to the same IMDb listing, the second episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’s 5th season was set to premiere on April 30th, 2025. Following that, more episodes of the game show season will air on Wednesdays throughout May.

According to a March 2025 The Daily Mail article about Pat’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune return, game show fans will want to keep watching after each episode. According to the outlet, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episodes will be followed by highly anticipated episodes of another legendary game show.

After Alex Trebek tragically passed away, Pat Sajak commented on the world losing another TV icon. While talking to Entertainment Tonight, Pat expressed how much he respected Alex as a host and professional. “Just on a professional level, I have been at this a long time and I really admire what he has done, and he had done so much. When I started the show… Alex had already done a half a dozen, maybe more, game shows here and in Canada, he has done a bunch of them, and was always highly professional and was like the perfect match for his show.”

The Daily Mail‘s article states that Celebrity Wheel of Fortune will be followed by episodes of the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters tournament. Those episodes will be hosted by Ken Jennings according to the outlet.

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If the past is any indication, Wheel of Fortune fans will get to enjoy Pat’s return for a while.

According to IMDb’s aforementioned listing, past seasons of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune have consisted of between 8 and 15 episodes. It is also worth noting that the only season of the show that consisted of only eight episodes was the first, so there will likely be more episodes than that.

Vanna White and Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune — Via: Sony Pictures Television

Fans can also rest assured that Pat’s return as the host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune will see him rubbing elbows with some notable names. In April 2025, a Screen Rant article revealed the names of several stars who will compete during Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’s 5th season.

Screen Rant reported that Celebrity Wheel of Fortune will feature Jessica Capshaw, Josh Gad, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Regina Hall, Ellie Kemper, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello, and Rainn Wilson, among others.

Pat Sajak Is Taking A Huge Career Risk

After decades as a celebrated host, Pat Sajak hosting Celebrity Wheel of Fortune will almost certainly feel like riding a bike. However, it turns out that Pat has decided to take a huge career risk after his decades as a TV host.

Vanna White, Pat Sajak, and Maggie Sajak outside a restaurant

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In April 2025, Hello! Magazine reported that Pat will be starring in a play with his longtime friend, KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.

The two friends, who are TV veterans, will be starring in a production of “Prescription: Murder” from July 31st to August 10th, 2025.

Pat Sajak smiling and standing outside Craig's Restaurant — Via: Instar

Starring in a play in front of a live audience at the age of 78 is a major risk for Pat that will likely get his heart beating. However, it is worth noting that Pat won’t be acting for the first time since he has had small roles in movies and TV shows in the past.

According to Pat’s IMDb page, Pat has appeared in the movie Airplane II: The Sequel and shows like Days of Our Lives, The A-Team, The Commish, and Santa Barbara. Pat also appeared in an episode of the sitcoms The Larry Sanders Show, Just Shoot Me!, The King of Queens, and Fresh Off the Boat. It is also worth noting that Pat appeared in the TV special, Muppets Haunted Mansion.