>> he 77 now, he plans to do other projects, role serving behind the scenes as a consultant for the show. this means the famous joe pat and i'm vanna won't be on camera together each night, but don't worry, she is staying and will still be revealing the letters. ryan seacrest will be the new the host next season tonight before signing off for the last time. here's what pat sajak told viewers it's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade. >> and i've always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily now for our a safe place for family fund, no social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing. i hope just a game. but gradually it became more than that. a place where kids learn their letters, where people from other countries hone their english skills, were families came together along with friends and neighbors and entire generations what an honor to play, even a small part in all that. thank you for allowing me into your lives