WHEEL of Fortune’s Pat Sajak has hinted at which TV personality he might like to replace him as host.
The America’s Game presenter, 76, made the unlikely suggestion amid rumors he is planning to retire.
On Monday November 7’s episode of Wheel of Fortune, Pat got to know the contestant Levy, who is a Navy veteran.
“Baking shows, you like baking shows?” asked Pat.
“I like to do that!” answered Levy.
The host enquired: “Do you like the British baking show?
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“That’s one of my favorites!” Levy said.
Pat then surprised fans as he revealed: “Ahh, Paul Hollywood is my hero!”
The celebrity chef, 56, is a judge on The Great British Baking Show.
“We’ll talk over doughnuts!” gushed Pat as Levy smiled.
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REINVENTING THE WHEEL?
His suggestion of a possible new host for Wheel of Fortune comes after Pat gave a strong hint that he is preparing to retire.
The Chicago native has hosted the show since 1981, with his co-host Vanna White joining him the following year.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in September, he said: "Years go by fast. We're getting near the end.
"It's been a long [time]. We're not going to do this for another 40 years.
Pat's popularity plummeted in September after a photo resurfaced showing him alongside a controversial political figure.
Meanwhile, fans have called for him to either retire or to be fired as viewers grow increasingly sick of his on-screen demeanor.
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Similarly, the National Enquirer reported in May that the Wheel of Fortune crew had complained about the host’s behavior in the past.
Pat is said to be raking in $15million a year for his hosting gig
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