Andy Cohen: Replacing Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Is My ‘Dream Job’

There’s one particular internet hosting milestone left for Andy Cohen — and that’s top America’s match, Wheel of Fortune.

“Dream, aspiration work. I would really like to,” Cohen, 55, solely told Us Weekly of probably replacing Pat Sajak. “That would be outstanding.”

The Serious Housewives government producer hosts reality Tv set clearly show reunions and Look at What Takes place Live With Andy Cohen on a regular foundation — and had a stint as the host of a Like Connection reboot — but a genuine activity exhibit is unchartered territory.

“Not only is a video game present the factor that I haven’t finished yet, but that is the premiere recreation clearly show. It is really exciting,” Cohen included though selling his most recent partnership with Fresca Combined.

The position is up for grabs soon after Sajak, 76, introduced earlier this month that he will retire up coming year.

“Well, the time has appear,” the activity show host reported in a statement to Bloomberg Information. “I’ve resolved that our 41st period, which starts in September, will be my final. It is been a great journey, and I’ll have far more to say in the coming months. A lot of thanks to you all.”

Wheel of Fortune debuted in 1975 with Chuck Woolery as the host. Sajak commenced web hosting in 1981 and has remained the deal with of the video game show at any time given that. The Chicago indigenous broke the Guinness Entire world File for longest-operating recreation show host in 2019 — surpassing Bob Barker, who hosted The Selling price Is Appropriate from 1972 to 2007.

Cohen praised Sajak for leading Wheel for four decades. “I assume that he is underrated,” the Daddy Diaries writer explained of Sajak. “I really do not think men and women comprehend how really hard it is to host that demonstrate and what a fantastic job he does. He’s wise, he’s amusing, he’s a excellent host. There’s a cause he is been on for so extended. But yeah, totally. I necessarily mean, that would be a desire.”

When he’s not throwing his hat in the ring for his upcoming Tv gig, Cohen is kicking back with Fresca Blended, prepared-to-drink canned cocktails that pair Fresca with authentic spirits.

“Well, I have been the No. 1 Fresca blend supporter for good,” the St. Louis native explained to Us. “There’s a new selection pack of vodka spritz flavors out with mango citrus, combined berry citrus and pineapple citrus. I appreciate the mango.”

Cohen ongoing: “This has been variety of my very best saved secret that I’ve been mixing fresco with alcoholic beverages for so extensive, and we’re encouraging individuals to share their solution at FrescaMixed.com and they can gain a probability for a trip for four to the Hamptons, which is significant. Or [they can win] a digital kiki with me, and we can just gossip and I’ll tell them whichever they wanna know! So there are a large amount of probable prizes. I’m gonna be in Montauk handing out Fresca on June 30. And by the way, did I mention [it’s] very low cal? No included sugar.”

Entries for the Fresca Combined “The Magic formula of Summer” Sweepstakes must be obtained by July 4 to enter to win a get in touch with with Cohen. Entries for the grand prize excursion for the Hamptons weekend getaway must be acquired by August 31.

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Reporting by Christina Garibaldi