There’s one internet hosting milestone left for Andy Cohen — and that’s main America’s sport, Wheel of Fortune.
“Dream, dream job. I’d like to,” Cohen, 55, solely instructed Us Weekly of probably changing Pat Sajak. “That might be unbelievable.”
The Actual Housewives government producer hosts actuality TV present reunions and Watch What Occurs Dwell With Andy Cohen frequently — and had a stint because the host of a Love Connection reboot — however a real sport present is unchartered territory.
Andy Cohen and Pat Sajak. Shutterstock (2)
“Not solely is a sport present the factor that I haven’t achieved but, however that’s the premiere sport present. It’s actually enjoyable,” Cohen added whereas selling his newest partnership with Fresca Blended.
The job is up for grabs after Sajak, 76, introduced earlier this month that he’ll retire subsequent yr.
“Nicely, the time has come,” the sport present host mentioned in an announcement to Bloomberg Information. “I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, might be my final. It’s been an exquisite trip, and I’ll have extra to say within the coming months. Many due to you all.”
Wheel of Fortune debuted in 1975 with Chuck Woolery because the host. Sajak started internet hosting in 1981 and has remained the face of the sport present ever since. The Chicago native broke the Guinness World Report for longest-running sport present host in 2019 — surpassing Bob Barker, who hosted The Worth Is Proper from 1972 to 2007.
Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Kobal/Shutterstock
Cohen praised Sajak for main Wheel for 4 many years. “I believe that he’s underrated,” the Daddy Diaries writer mentioned of Sajak. “I don’t assume individuals perceive how exhausting it’s to host that present and what job he does. He’s sensible, he’s humorous, he’s an ideal host. There’s a purpose he’s been on for thus lengthy. However yeah, completely. I imply, that will be a dream.”
When he’s not throwing his hat within the ring for his subsequent TV gig, Cohen is kicking again with Fresca Blended, ready-to-drink canned cocktails that pair Fresca with actual spirits.
“Nicely, I’ve been the No. 1 Fresca combine fan ceaselessly,” the St. Louis native instructed Us. “There’s a brand new selection pack of vodka spritz flavors out with mango citrus, blended berry citrus and pineapple citrus. I like the mango.”
Cohen continued: “This has been type of my greatest saved secret that I’ve been mixing fresco with alcohol for thus lengthy, and we’re encouraging individuals to share their secret at FrescaMixed.com and so they can win an opportunity for a visit for 4 to the Hamptons, which is main. Or [they can win] a digital kiki with me, and we will simply gossip and I’ll inform them no matter they wanna know! So there are a variety of potential prizes. I’m gonna be in Montauk handing out Fresca on June 30. And by the best way, did I point out [it’s] low cal? No added sugar.”
Entries for the Fresca Blended “The Secret of Summer season” Sweepstakes have to be acquired by July 4 to enter to win a name with Cohen. Entries for the grand prize journey for the Hamptons weekend getaway have to be acquired by August 31.
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Reporting by Christina Garibaldi
