Replacing Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak is a ‘dream job’ – News Block

There remains a hosting milestone for Andy Cohen – and that’s leading America’s game, Wheel of Fortune.

“Dream, dream job. I would love it,” Cohen, 55, said exclusively. us weekly to potentially replace pat sajak. “That would be incredible”.

He real housewives The executive producer hosts reality show reunions and Watch What Happens live with Andy Cohen regularly, and had a stint hosting a love connection reboot, but a real game show is uncharted territory.

“Not only is it a game show that I haven’t done yet, but it’s the premiere game show. It’s really fun,” Cohen added while promoting his latest partnership with Fresca Mixed.

The job is available after Sajak, 76, announced earlier this month that he would retire next year.

“Well, the time has come,” the game show host said in a statement to Bloomberg News. “I have decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be our last. It has been a wonderful journey, and I will have more to say in the coming months. Thank you very much to all.”

Wheel of Fortune He debuted in 1975 with Chuck Woolery as host. Sajak began hosting in 1981 and has remained the face of the game show ever since. The Chicago native broke the Guinness World Record for longest-running game show host in 2019, surpassing Bob Barkerwho hosted the price is ok from 1972 to 2007.

Cohen praised Sajak for leading Wheel for four decades. “I think he is underestimated,” said the dad diaries author said of Sajak. “I don’t think people understand how difficult it is to host that show and what a good job it does. He’s smart, he’s funny, he’s a great host. There’s a reason it takes so long. But yes, absolutely. I mean, that would be a dream.”

When he’s not throwing his hat in the ring for his next TV gig, Cohen is relaxing with Fresca Mixed, ready-to-drink canned cocktails that pair Fresca with real spirits.

“Well, I’ve always been the number one fan of Fresca mixes,” said the St. Louis native. Us. “There is a new vodka spritz flavor variety pack featuring Mango Citrus, Mixed Berry Citrus, and Pineapple Citrus. I love the mango.”

Cohen continued: “This has been my best kept secret that I’ve been mixing fresco with alcohol for so long, and we’re encouraging people to share their secret on FrescaMixed.com and they can win a chance at a trip for four to the Hamptons, which is important. Or (you can win) a virtual kiki with me, and we can gossip and I’ll tell you what you want to know! So there are a lot of potential prizes. I’ll be in Montauk handing out Fresca on June 30. And by the way, did I mention What is low in calories? No added sugar.”

Entries for the Fresca Mixed “The Secret of Summer” Sweepstakes must be received by July 4th to be entered to win a Call With Cohen. Tickets for the Grand Prize Trip to the Hamptons Weekend Getaway must be received by August 31st.

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Information from Christina Garibaldi