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Exclusive: The Bobbie & Emmett Romance We’ve Been Waiting For is FINALLY Happening! Showrunner Spills the Steamy Secrets! Get ready, shippers! In a must-read exclusive, the showrunner of ‘Happy’s Place’ has confirmed the slow-burn romance between Bobbie and Emmett is officially being set up for a captivating future. Discover the carefully laid breadcrumbs you might have missed and the exciting plans for their relationship that will have you swooning.

‘Happy’s Place’ Finale: Showrunner on Bobbie & Emmett Set Up for Future Romance (Exclusive)

‘Happy’s Place’ Boss on Setting Up Bobbie & Emmett’s Future Romance With Finale

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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Happy’s Place Season 1 Episode 18, “Alarm Bells.”]

Happy’s Place may be ending for the season, but it’s going out with a bang of sorts as the finale installment, “Alarm Bells,” sets the stage for romance between Bobbie (Reba McEntire) and the titular bar’s in-house cook, Emmett (Rex Linn).

As a real-life couple, McEntire and Linn certainly have the right chemistry to make this pairing work, and while Bobbie’s sister Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) encourages the arrangement, the rest of the Happy’s Place team works against it, claiming at first that Bobbie and Emmett could never be a thing before admitting the duo are definitely into each other.

The fear is that allowing Bobbie and Emmett to get together, could upset the balance of the team’s metaphorical ecosystem. But what sparks the debate, to begin with? When security concerns are raised at Bobbie and Isabella’s place, Emmett offers to help, but Bobbie’s stubbornness leads to a competition of who is a better protector.

When they turn to a shooting game at the local arcade, viewers get a peek into the simmering romantic tension as Emmett attempts to teach Bobbie how to shoot in the game. While no declarations are made, nor dates scheduled, Emmett asks if he can look in on Bobbie to make sure she’s safe from time to time, the implication being that he’ll be dropping in for visits here and there at her home.

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With a second season to look forward to, showrunner Kevin Abbott notes, “The season finale was always going to be about that relationship,” but he adds that in the original vision he had in mind the romance “was going to be further than this.”

Instead, he’s holding it back for future episodes, and Abbott teases that it’s something “I actually love, that I don’t think anybody’s going to see coming… So that’s coming up in Season 2.” As for exploring this romance between Bobbie and Emmett, Abbott, who previously collaborated with McEntire on Reba, acknowledges that she may have had her relationships on that series, but that they were often failures.

“For whatever reason, Reba can do almost anything, but she couldn’t do that,” Abbott says of her onscreen relationships in the previous show, “and it used to bug the heck out of me.”

Now with Emmett, there’s a chance viewers could see longevity in their relationship. “Before we had [cast] Rex, I had incorporated Emmett as a possible love interest for Bobbie, hoping… and then when Rex came into the picture it was [like] maybe this is the key we’ve been missing all along.”

As Abbott puts it, “The sparks you see in the season finale for me are just delightful and wonderful.” But when it comes to mixing work and real life, he admits, “There’s a certain amount of trepidation… [but] right now it is working marvelously, the two of them. Rex could not be more fun to work with.”

According to Abbott, Linn is quite different from his curmudgeonly onscreen persona as Emmett as he says “[They] are not the same character at all. Emmett’s a man of few words. Rex will talk your ear off and he is just this lovely man who’s not grouchy or anything.”

Bobbie has Isabella to thank for the romance because, without her intervention, she’d still be dancing around the idea of Emmett rather than facing him head-on. “Isabella’s role is to open her up, to make her take risks,” Abbott says of the character’s purpose of widening Bobbie’s scope of the world.

Likewise, Bobbie is meant to provide Isabella with a home base support. “They will each feed something important in the other, and we’ll get into a lot more of that in Season 2,” Abbott promises. Stay tuned for updates on Season 2 as it takes shape and let us know what you think of the Season 1 finale in the comments section, below.

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“Happy’s Place” Creator UNLOCKS Season 1 Finale SECRETS and HINTS at SHOCKING Season 2 Twists! Prepare for mind-blowing revelations! The mastermind behind “Happy’s Place” has finally broken their silence, exposing the hidden meanings and controversial decisions behind that explosive Season 1 finale. But that’s not all – they’ve also dropped tantalizing clues about the upcoming Season 2, teasing unexpected character fates, brand new mysteries, and game-changing developments that will leave fans utterly breathless and questioning everything they thought they knew.

“Reba Is Beloved, and Justifiably So”: ‘Happy’s Place’ Co-Creator Explains Season 1 Finale and Teases Season 2

Happy’s Place co-creator, Kevin Abbott, is a fan of a good old-fashioned slow burn. During the first season, which celebrated its finale on Friday, audiences watched as Reba McEntire’s Bobbie moved back to Knoxville, Tennessee to take over the titular bar that she inherited from her father.

There were plenty of surprises along the way for Bobbie — the main one being her first meeting with a much younger half-sister (Belissa Escobedo) who she didn’t know about.

As Bobbie settled into her new life, it certainly seemed like a relationship was beginning to blossom between her and the bar’s cook, Emmett (Rex Linn). But, now that we’ve seen the Season 1 finale, we can officially say that — despite the shipping of fans — Bobbie and Emmett didn’t take that plunge towards romance.

However, Abbott is here to tell audiences not to fear and that it’s all in the cards — he just didn’t want to rush a good build.

Speaking with TV Line, Abbott said,

“That was the original intent — to actually have them a little bit further along than we did. That was an idea that I had from before we wrote the pilot, actually, but we didn’t go as far as that because of the scheduling. We only had 13 episodes originally ordered. We were putting some pieces in place just in case, but we didn’t know if we were going to get a back order, or how many [episodes] it was going to be if we did.”

‘Happy’s Place’ Hinges on Character Development

After the title landed a full-season order at the tail end of last year, Abbott knew there was time for the hopeful couple to build on an already solid foundation. Still, he didn’t want to rush things, so he hoped that NBC would renew the series for a second season — a wish that was answered last month.

Now, with plenty of time on his hands to mold Emmett and Bobbie’s relationship, Abbott tells fans that it’s on the horizon, explaining,

“I don’t like to just jump into these things out of nowhere. I want to build to them so that, when they happen, it feels right. Ultimately, we got the pickup — a back five — after we’d wrapped the first 13. I just didn’t feel like I could successfully build the relationship to the point where I wanted it to be by the finale, so this is going to be something we’re going to get into next season. We can give the audience something to look forward to without taking it too quickly. When we get there, I want the audience to feel really satisfied.”

Season 1 of Happy’s Place is now streaming on Peacock.

“Fox & Friends” WAR with “SNL” EXPLODES: Accusations Fly in Shocking Media Showdown! Brace yourselves for an unprecedented clash as the usually jovial hosts of “Fox & Friends” engage in a bitter feud with the comedic forces of “Saturday Night Live.” This escalating conflict reveals the raw nerves beneath the polished surfaces of two media giants, threatening to ignite a cultural firestorm and expose the surprising vulnerabilities of even the most powerful voices in television.

‘Fox & Friends’ Skewers ‘SNL’ Tom Hanks MAGA Sketch: ‘Wasn’t Funny’

“Fox & Friends” was not laughing at Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a racist President Trump fan during the “SNL50” special on Sunday.

On Monday morning, co-host Lawrence Jones said he doesn’t “censor comedy, but that wasn’t funny.”

Fellow “F&F” co-host Kayleigh McEnany felt the same way, saying “SNL” “must have gotten the script from Don Lemon.”

“Remember when he made fun of MAGA voters, or his guest did for not being able to point out a country on the map? That’s ridiculous,” she said.

Hanks played a man named “Tracy” who was wearing one of President Trump’s trademark red Make America Great Again hats while appearing on “Black Jeopardy,” but it was actually a recurring bit — Hanks played the same character on “SNL” before in a “Black Jeopardy” sketch in 2016. The original sketch is the second most-watched “SNL” sketch of all time.

On Sunday’s anniversary show, Hanks’ character also sported a goatee, a blue jean overshirt, and had a southern-ish drawl. In the sketch, Hanks is scared as Kenan Thompson approaches to shake his hand, putting his hands up in the air before timidly embracing Thompson. You can see that part of the sketch below:

“Jones on Monday “The implication of that last part… is that the Trump voter didn’t want to shake the Black [man’s hand],” Jones said on Monday.

“They’re racist!” co-host Steve Doocy chimed in, as well as McEnany, who added a quick “yeah.”

Jones said that, as someone who covered the Trump campaign for Fox News, that racist implication was false. “There’s a lot of love there,” he said.

President Trump, in last November’s election, won the biggest percentage of Black voters in 48 years for a Republican presidential nominee; he also won the biggest slice of Latino voters for a Republican in 52 years.

“I think one of the underreported stories is the Black voters are in poor neighborhoods, working class neighborhood, and the white voters in the Trump coalition, how they felt left behind,” Jones added.

While the “Fox & Friends” anchors were not big fans of the “Black Jeopardy” sketch, Doocy did mention that he found the first hour, as well as show opener Steve Martin, “very funny.”

The post ‘Fox & Friends’ Skewers ‘SNL’ Tom Hanks MAGA Sketch: ‘Wasn’t Funny’ appeared first on TheWrap.

The Tearful Goodbye That Has Everyone Talking – Inside CBS Evening News’ Shocking Exit. The final moments of Norah O’Donnell’s tenure at CBS Evening News were marked by an undeniably emotional farewell, leaving viewers wondering about the true story behind her tearful sign-off. Was it a heartfelt goodbye to a cherished role, or were there deeper, more dramatic reasons for the visible sadness?

Norah O’Donnell slammed over final CBS News sign-off as viewers call it ‘a joke’ & point to moment that led to downfall

ANCHOR Norah O’Donnell has been slammed over her tearful goodbye as she signed off from CBS Evening News for the final time.

The veteran journalist is leaving the network after 12 years as CBS launches a major makeover for its news programs.
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O’Donnell , 51, said her main anchor position, which she held since 2019, was the “honor of a lifetime” in an emotional goodbye on Thursday night.

“It has been an incredible five and a half years,” O’Donnell said.

However, some viewers quickly blasted the anchor on her way out and accused her of being biased against President Donald Trump.

“Nora, seriously, you are not a journalist. You are a joke,” one X user wrote in response to a video of her sentimental farewell.

“CBS is unwatchable. So so biased. Very disappointing,” another slammed.

Another accused her of being “biased and mean.”

Other CBS viewers recalled the vice presidential debate, which was moderated by O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan.

They insisted this was the moment that led to O’Donnell’s undoing as the face of the evening program.

“Norah O’Donnell is leaving the CBS Evening News after tonight’s broadcast,” one X user wrote on Thursday.

“Leave and don’t come back. You disgraced yourself during the VP debate.”

Another raged, “So disappointed in Margaret since the debate! Along with Norah O’Donnell. Blatantly biased against Trump.”

A third added, “I’m glad she is gone! I have not turned on [CBS News] since debate! She was a mouth piece for Democrats not real news.”

“Her disgraceful behavior as a debate moderator made me question whether she was like that about everything,” another wrote.

“Newsroom reform would be a wonderful thing, but I don’t expect to see it.”

Norah O’Donnell’s final on-air sign-off

Norah O’Donnell said goodbye to her spot as the main CBS Evening News anchor on Thursday night.

“This has been the honor of a lifetime to anchor this legacy broadcast,” O’Donnell said.

“The CBS Evening News – for good reason – is the longest-running evening newscast in America. And it is powered by the finest journalists in the world.

“The correspondents, producers, researchers and crews who work tirelessly to bring you the news every night.

“That won’t change because journalism matters.

“I know that because I’ve heard that from so many of you, our viewers.

“So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes.

“I will miss you too, but I will see you on CBS News programs including Mornings, 60 Minutes, Sunday Morning, and in primetime.

“So for the final time, that’s tonight’s CBS Evening News,” she said as she was flanked by her colleagues.

“I owe it all to everyone I work with. Seriously. Love you. Good night.”

O’Donnell and Brennan interrupted the debate on October 1 between JD Vance and Tim Walz to conduct a fact check.

It sparked outrage as CBS had previously said there would be no mid-debate corrections.

Trump blasted the moderators as “extremely biased” and “liars” in a post on Truth Social at the time.

He also called out O’Donnell for stepping down as an anchor, which she announced in July.

“I thought Norah was fired from CBS for Low Ratings. Why is she still on?” Trump wrote at the time.

He later added, “Norah just made a statement about the Election, not a question. She’s having a bad night!”

O’DONNELL’S FUTURE

O’Donnell announced in July 2024 that she would leave her role as anchor and managing editor after the 2024 presidential election as CBS faced an overhaul.

Instead of anchoring every night from Washington DC, O’Donnell will now work on long-form stories and appear on CBS’s primetime specials Sunday Morning and 60 Minutes.

The correspondent was named host and managing editor of CBS Evening News in 2019 after seven years as co-anchor of CBS This Morning.

Before joining CBS News in 2011, O’Donnell had a 12-year run at NBC News, where she served as the network’s Washington Bureau correspondent and MSNBC’s Chief White House correspondent.

The longtime anchor announced her decision to leave CBS just months before the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, laid off around 2,000 staffers, 15% of its US employees, in its merger with Skydance Media in August.

The planned merger, expected to finish in September 2025, sparked Paramount Global to cut $500 million before the end of 2024.

It came after O’Donnell’s salary was cut by more than half when it dropped from $8 million to $3.8 million in 2022, according to the New York Post .

CBS’ Evening News will now rely on multiple co-anchors to fill O’Donnell’s spot.

The network is moving toward a more digital-centric broadcast to follow along with industry trends.

In terms of ratings, CBS Evening News has been stuck in third place behind ABC’s World News Tonight and NBC’s NBC Nightly News for years.

‘WHAT AN ICON’

While Trump supporters piled on O’Donnell following her exit on Thursday, other CBS viewers showed their support for the veteran broadcaster.

“Really going to miss her,” one X user wrote.

“What an icon she is. Best wishes to her!”

Another added, “This will be the biggest regret for CBS News. Norah is hands down the best of all news media.”

CBS isn’t the only network facing major changes.

The CEO of CNN warned that the network could “no longer exist” if it doesn’t adapt to the changing landscape of legacy media.

Plus, more speculation is swirling about CNN anchor Jim Acosta’s future.

However, Acosta gave a cheeky sign-off on Friday where he vowed he’s “still reporting from Washington.”
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Joy Behar returns to The View and explains real reason for week-long absence from talk show

THE View fans were thrilled today when Joy Behar finally returned to the daytime show after “going missing” from the series.

The popular host, 82, joined her fellow panellists to explain the real reason for her week-long absence from talk show.

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Fans have been left wondering why Joy Behar has been absent from The View for the past week, with some concerned she might be leaving the show.

Last Thursday, host Whoopi Goldberg, 69, addressed her absence, and told viewers: “Joy is not here. We wish her a happy opening night. It’s tonight.”

Whoopi was referring to Joy’s off-Broadway play, My First Ex-Husband, which premiered last week at New York’s Mac-Haydn Theater.

She wrote the production and also performs in it, alongside Tovah Feldshuh, Susie Essman, and Adrienne C. Moore.

Joy hasn’t been on The View since last Monday (February 3), with former co-host Star Jones filling in for her.

But now she has returned to her place on the panel, much to the delight of fans.

However, it’s now been revealed there is more to her absence than just her off-Broadway show.

Speaking about why she has been away from The View, Joy said: “I was sick!”

Although she didn’t disclose what illness she’d had, she hinted she had been unwell all week – and just as her off-Broadway show was kicking off.

Asked how Mr First Ex-Husband was going, she replied: “It’s going really well, people seem to like it!.

The View’s Whoopi Goldberg appears ‘tired’ and ‘uninterested’ during show taping as she faces retirement rumors
“It’s been a fun ride.”

Joy then revealed she would be doing the play until February 23, before another actress takes over the role.

The popular host has been a staple of The View since she the show started in 1997.

She took a break in 2013, before returning in 2015.

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WEEKENDS WITH THE VIEW

Meanwhile, The View is going from strength-to-strength and has even introduced a new weekend show.

Due to its popularity, the show – which first premiered in 1997 – has been given an extra slot on a Saturday.

The popular American talk show was created by broadcast journalist Barbara Walters.

It is currently in its 28th season, and after its recent boost in ratings, it was given an extra show each week.

Since last month The Weekend View now airs on ABC News Live, which is the streaming platform website.

The show is half an hour long and features the show’s Friday panel.

However, Whoopi wont be on the show because she doesn’t work on Fridays.

The Hollywood star only appears on The View each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The View hosts

The View is an American talk show airing on ABC from 11am-12pm EST, Monday through Friday. It features a diverse group of women that discuss the day’s “Hot Topics”, ranging from hard-hitting news to celebrity gossip. The six co-hosts include:

Whoopi Goldberg
Joy Behar
Sunny Hostin
Sara Haines
Ana Navarro
Alyssa Farah Griffin

 

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Why Price Is Right Could Face Another Schedule Shakeup

Price Is Right’s future is on hold due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

Here’s why you could see repeats of The Price Is Right.

Price Is Right is about to face another schedule shakeup. Previously, the daytime game show shocked fans when it announced its new schedule for the early part of Winter 2025. Find out what else is happening to the beloved show.

On Pause

Deadline broke the news about the future of Price Is Right. CBS paused production on the game show as of Thursday, January 9. At this moment, production is still halted due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

The fires have affected numerous areas, including the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Malibu, and Altadena. Twenty-four lives were claimed due to the fires in Eaton and Palisades.

Currently, most shows that include live audiences are on pause. However, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned on Monday, January 13. The late-night talk show film tapings at the El Capitan in Hollywood.

Meanwhile, The Price Is Right films at the Haven Studios in Glendale. It’s unclear how this will affect previously scheduled episodes. The effects could be felt in the next few months unless it’s a temporary decision.

Move To Glendale

In September 2024, the CBS game show moved to Glendale, reported The Los Angeles Times. For over 50 years, the iconic game show was filmed at Television City.

This was a major change for everyone involved, including host Drew Carey. There was no other option. Scheduled renovations were being made at Television City, forcing the cast and crew to relocate.

The estimated renovations could cost $1.25 billion. Price Is Right has undergone many changes since then. The show expanded with more primetime versions and holiday specials in an effort to promote CBS’s other game shows.

This isn’t the first schedule shakeup. The show took over The Talk’s 2:00 p.m. EST timeslot. The daytime show was canceled to make way for the new soap, Beyond The Gates, which premieres on Monday, February 24.

“The Price Is Right” Finale Date Confirmed: Fans Await Conclusion Amidst Speculation on Format Changes for Anticipated Return. A recent report has definitively outlined the timeline for the current season’s finale of the enduring game show, “The Price Is Right,” prompting thoughtful reflection among its dedicated viewership. Simultaneously, industry insiders are buzzing with conjecture regarding potential alterations to the show’s beloved format when it eventually returns for its next installment, raising questions about tradition versus evolution in daytime television.

When Is the ‘Price is Right’ Season 52 Finale?

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The Price Is Right fans will surely want to “come on down” and check out the next couple of weeks of new episodes because the final installment of Season 52 is coming sooner than you might think.

This season of The Price Is Right marked its first at its new location at Haven Studios in Glendale, California, after 51 years of being taped at Television City’s Bob Barker Studio 33 in Hollywood.

The season first premiered on Monday, September 25, 2023, and after almost 200 episodes, the season will end on Friday, June 28.

The Price Is Right is expected to return to regular airings in the fall at CBS. Additionally, the eye network has announced that The Price Is Right at Night will return during the midseason as well.

The game show has been on the air since September 4, 1972, and has been hosted by Drew Carey ever since 2007, when Bob Barker decided to retire from his iconic place on the stage.

Carey has since indicated that, unlike Barker, who died at the age of 99 last August, he has no intentions of retiring from the show: “I’ll say, for the record, I wanna die on stage with a microphone in my hand,” he told Entertainment Tonight in May. “I think Bob made a mistake by retiring. I’m not gonna make that same mistake. As long as my heart is ticking and they want me to be on the show, I think I’m gonna do The Price is Right. I just love it. I think I was made for it.”

Season 52 of the show has seen some truly jaw-dropping moments, including what Carey himself called the “best showcase bid in the history of the show.”

Behind the laughter and bright lights of “The Price Is Right,” a deep and enduring sadness reportedly shadows beloved host Drew Carey. Friends whisper of a life forever altered by the sudden and tragic loss of Amie Harwick, painting a picture of a man grappling with unimaginable pain in the years since. Prepare for a raw and intimate glimpse into the private struggles of a public figure, revealing the devastating reality that lies beneath the surface of his cheerful on-screen demeanor and the enduring emptiness left by a love cruelly stolen.

Inside Price is Right Drew Carey’s hard life and how he got through after fiance passed away

Drew Carey has talked about his past relationship with the late Amie Harwick, who died in 2020.

Their relationship moved quickly, leading to an engagement in 2018 that ended the same year.

“Amie and I had a love that people are lucky to have once in a lifetime,” Carey said in an earlier interview.

Harwick, 38, died in February 2020 after suffering blunt force injuries at her Hollywood Hills home.

Police arrested her former boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse.

Investigators say Pursehouse waited outside Harwick’s apartment and attacked her after she returned home.

Harwick had obtained two restraining orders against him.

Carey expressed.

“I can barely remember the guy’s name — that’s how much I’ve put him out of my life,” Carey said.

“Since the final sentencing, it feels like we’ve all let out a breath and can finally move on.”

Carey, who hosts The Price Is Right, keeps several photos of Harwick in his home.

He also keeps a picture of her in his dressing room, which he looks at daily before filming.

Price is Right Drew Carey Reveals His Future On The Show and Retirement

Price is Right fans wonder about Drew Carey‘s future status with the game show. He’s now the current longest-serving host of a game show that’s in syndication. Pat Sajak previously held that title until he retired from Wheel of Fortune earlier this month.

Fans are wondering about the future of The Price is Right. The game show has become a staple in daytime television. Drew carried on the role from the late Bob Barker. Red on to see what he had to say about his role.

Drew Carey – Celebrates Milestone

The comedian has been the host of The Price is Right for 17 years. Drew Carey sat down for an exclusive interview with TV Insider about this milestone. He took on the role after Bob Barker retired in 2007. Drew quickly fit into the role and fans fell in love with him.

It’s hard to see The Price is Right without Drew Carey at the helm. In the interview, he admitted that he had big shoes to fill. Drew wasn’t sure if he could take on the hosting gig. But it’s clear that he has a lot of fun with it.

The Price is Right fans shared their thoughts on the matter. Many of them proclaim that Drew fits the role perfectly. They think he brings a different attitude to the show. While Bob loved giving away prizes and hugging fans, Drew brought his humor and positive attitude.

He also carried on Bob’s legacy by reminding viewers to get their “pets spayed and neutered.” Drew would change his closing statement throughout the years. He also tells fans to take care of themselves and to look out for one another.

The Price Is Right Contract Details Revealed

Drew Carey spoke to TV Insider about his future on the show. He revealed his plans for retirement. It’s hard to believe, but the actor is 66 years old. Drew still feels young and has no intentions on retiring.

“I just show up and punch the clock and hope I have a job every day,” Drew said. “I do have a goal: I want to keep going until I die. This is my 18th season. I’ve got to get to 35 and 41, so I can catch Bob Parker and Pat Sajak.”

This is the longest that Drew Carey has been part of a television show. His previous series was The Drew Carey Show, which he was on for nine years.

Drew admits he “can’t imagine giving it up” since this gig is “just a great part of my day.” He revealed that his next contract negotiation isn’t for the next few years.

What are your thoughts on Drew Carey’s status with The Price is Right? Do you think he’ll remain the host of the game show? Sound off below in the comment section.

Pat Sajak Embarks on New Chapter: Esteemed Broadcaster Takes on Challenging Starring Role Following “Wheel of Fortune” Departure. After decades as the beloved host of the iconic game show, Pat Sajak is set to leverage his extensive experience and recognizable presence in a significant new endeavor. This carefully considered move signifies a deliberate shift in his career trajectory, prompting industry analysts to examine the implications for both Sajak’s legacy and the landscape of televised entertainment. His next role promises to showcase a different facet of his talent.

Pat Sajak Has a New Starring Role After ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Exit

Pat Sajak has landed a new starring role, months after retiring from Wheel of Fortune.

The iconic game show host, 78, will star in a stage performance of Prescription: Murder at the Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, this summer, according to Broadway World.

Sajak will play psychiatrist Dr. Roy Fleming in the William Link and Richard Levinson play, which also stars TV newscaster Joe Moore as Lieutenant Columbo. The shows will run from July 31 to August 10, 2025.

Prescription: Murder was the inspiration for the 1970s television series Columbo, per the theater’s official website.

Sajak’s acting gig was first teased last June, just after he ended his 43-year run as host of Wheel of Fortune. At the time, Hawaii Theatre Centre President Gregory D. Dunn addressed how the TV host got involved with the theater production.

“Pat Sajak and Joe Moore are longtime friends from their service in the army in Vietnam. Joe Moore is Hawaii’s leading broadcast anchor. He’s been on the KHON 2 news for decades, and he and Pat still enjoy acting together,” Dunn told People magazine. “Through his relationship with Joe, Pat has been invited to perform at The Hawaii Theatre. They’ve done six shows together over the years.”

Dunn also praised Sajak for “generously” donating his time and talent to raise money to help support the nonprofit theater.

While Sajak is best known for hosting Wheel of Fortune from 1981 to 2024, his past acting gigs include small roles and cameos on Days of Our Lives, The A-Team, and The King of Queens, per IMDb.