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In a farewell message released ahead of Friday91裸聊视频檚 episode airing, Sajak thanked the viewers of the beloved game show for granting him the 91裸聊视频渋ncredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade.91裸聊视频�

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to her partner on Thursday91裸聊视频檚 episode, calling him 91裸聊视频渓ike a brother91裸聊视频� and a 91裸聊视频渢rue lifelong friend.91裸聊视频� In the pre-recorded video that featured clips and photos of their 41 years as co-workers, she added that their personal friendship has meant even more than their professional collaboration.

Sajak announced in June 2023 that he would at the end of the show91裸聊视频檚 41st season, with . White will stay on as Seacrest91裸聊视频檚 co-host through the 2025-2026 season, based on a she signed in September.

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Looking back on his time with the popular game show, Sajak said he is grateful for how audiences across the country connected with the show and made it a part of their daily routines.

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