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Pat Sajak's Final 'Wheel of Fortune' Episode Had the Highest Viewership in Over 4 Years

Ryan Seacrest is taking over hosting duties from Pat Sajak for 'Wheel of Fortune' season 42 while Vanna White will remain as hostess.

It was the most watched telecast for the week among homes, with a 6.22 rating, and total viewers, versus all broadcast, cable and syndicated programming (excluding sports). - Disney/Eric McCandless via Getty ImagesSeacrest will officially take over as host in season 42 and will also serve as consulting producer on the show. Seacrest told ET in April that they would "start taping for next fall" as soon as he finished season 22 of American Idol, which ended in May.

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