Wheel of Fortune: Who Could Replace Pat Sajak?
06/12/2023 11:33 pm EDT
Jeff Foxworthy
While Jeff Foxworthy is best known for his comedy and may seem like an unusual choice to host Wheel of Fortune, Foxworthy does have game show experience. he's previously hosted Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader and while he is famous for his "you might be a redneck" jokes, the generally family-friendly Foxworthy could make a nice fit for the game.
Guy Fieri
Maybe what Wheel of Fortune needs is a trip to Flavortown. The famous chef and personality would certainly bring a lot of spice to Wheel of Fortune and he has game show cred, too. He served as the host for NBC's Minute to Win It for two seasons as well as the culinary game show, Guy's Ultimate Game Night on Food Network.
Snoop Dogg
We love a good redemption arc and we think letting Snoop Dogg host Wheel of Fortune would be the ultimate one. Snoop's disastrous appearance on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune has been a viral favorite — he erroneously guessed "baking onions" on a puzzle that was correctly "baking brownies" and that was just one of his mistakes. Letting Snoop host would give him a chance to make good but would also be hilarious and we'd tune in for that.
Leslie Jones
If you saw ABC's Supermarket Sweep then you know exactly why Leslie Jones is on our list of contenders for the new host of Wheel of Fortune. Wilson is funny, engaging, and her interactions with contestants could be television gold. Her take on Wheel is one we'd definitely love to see.
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady has an extensive history as a television game show host, most notably Let's Make A Deal. He feels like a natural fit for Wheel of Fortune.
LeVar Burton
Following the death of Alex Trebek, many hoped that LeVar Burton would become the new host of Jeopardy! He was perhaps the most popular fan choice for the role and a beloved figure all around, thanks in no small part to his time as host of Reading Rainbow. While that didn't pan out, Burton could be a brilliant choice for Wheel of Fortune, one that fans would happily tune in to watch.
Awkwafina
If we're going to have some fun with our "fan cast" for who we think could make a good Wheel of Fortune host after Sajak steps down, we have to include Awkwafina to the list. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Nora From Queens star would not only bring a lot of humor to the iconic game show, but she'd be a fresh choice for a younger audience as well.
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