Vanna White delivered a heartfelt message to her “brother” Pat Sajak on the eve of his final episode of Wheel of Fortune.
The pre-taped messaged aired during Thursday night’s show.“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” White, 67, said in the clip.“I don’t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I’m going to try.”“Eight thousand episodes went by like that.”The pair began hosting America’s Game together in 1982, when the show first aired in syndication.
“As this chapter of our lives is coming to an end, I know you’ll still be close by,” she concluded. “You’re like a brother to me and I consider you a true lifelong friend who I will always adore. I love you, Pat.”
As the sweet video message was over, cameras cut to Sajak and White standing on the Wheel of Fortune stage beside one another, hugging as the crowd clapped.
All Sajak could say was, “Oh my.”
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he shared on Twitter. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)”