The last episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 on June 10 marks Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of the show, and there are three stars who’ll be there for what ABC is calling “Pat’s Final Spin.” For Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5, Pat returned after retiring from Wheel of Fortune after serving as its host from 1981-2024, alongside Vanna White. Ryan Seacrest has since taken the reins of the regular show, but Pat remained the host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune until now.
The last episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 on June 10 marks Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of the show, and there are three stars who’ll be there for what ABC is calling “Pat’s Final Spin.”
In an Instagram post, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune announced that the contestants who’ll be playing in Pat’s final episode are Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Bernadette Peters, all of whom have starred on Broadway and on the small and big screens. The post’s caption read, “These stars can hit a high note but can they spin the Wheel? Catch the season finale of #CelebrityWheelOfFortune Tuesday on ABC at 8/7c and Stream on Hulu.”
All of the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune competitors played for their favorite charities. Jesse, who’s best known for Modern Family, played for No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength. Renée, who won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Angelica Schulyer in Hamilton, played for Twelve Days of Christmas Inc. Bernadette, whose career spans over six decades and is a Broadway legend who’s won two Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Song and Dance and Annie Get Your Gun, played for Broadway Barks.
What Pat Sajak’s Final Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Episode Means
Ryan Seacrest Will Take Over Pat’s Hosting Duties
When Celebrity Wheel of Fortune was renewed for season 6 on May 9, 2025, ABC confirmed that Ryan will be taking over as host when Pat retires. Therefore, Pat’s final Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode marks the end of an era for the game show as he takes the stage for the last time. When Pat retired from the regular version of the game, his fans knew that they’d see him again on the show, but now his retirement is real.
Although Ryan has done a fantastic job hosting Wheel of Fortune so far, there’s something comforting about seeing Pat back in the studio. After over four decades as host, many fans of the show grew up with him on their screens, so his retirement is both sad and inspiring as he walks away from the show after such a long and successful career.
Our Take On Pat Sajak’s Final Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Episode
The Final Three Contestants Are Perfect For The Occasion
Pat’s final Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode will definitely begin with a focus on the contestants and the game, but it should end by spotlighting him. I believe that Jesse, Renée, and Bernadette were the perfect choices to play in his final episode because they’re classy and intelligent stars, who’ll take the show seriously. During Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5, there were some stars who seemed to take the game as a joke or who stole the spotlight, but Pat deserves the best for his final episode.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 featured several other beloved stars as contestants playing for up to $2 million for their favorite charities, including Cameron Brink, Jessica Capshaw, Chance the Rapper, Josh Gad, Ilana Glazer, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Regina Hall, Rachael Harris, Moshe Kasher, Ellie Kemper, Lil Jon, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Katharine McPhee, Oscar Nuñez, Adam Pally, Randall Park, Chelsea Peretti, Andrew Rannells, Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Dulcé Sloan, Matt Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and Rainn Wilson.
Although it’s going to be sad to see Pat’s final spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5, I’m grateful to him for all of the memories that he gave us throughout over forty years of hosting the show. He’s a legend, and it’s been an honor to watch him over the years. I wish Pat all the best in his retirement, and I thank him for all that he gave to his many fans.
The Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 finale airs Tuesday, June 10, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
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