Wheel of Fortune history has been made with a prize of more than $1 million. Derevjanik hugged Seacrest and Vanna White, who told her, “I’m so happy for you!”Related: Pat Sajak Says Goodbye to 'Wheel of Fortune' During Final Show as Host Pat Sajak is officially waving goodbye to Wheel of Fortune after four decades and more than 8,000 episodes. Derevjanik’s win also marked Seacrest’s first million-dollar winner since he became the host of Wheel of Fortune in September 2024. 🙏”Related: Ryan Seacrest Pays Tribute to Pat Sajak After ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Exit Ryan Seacrest celebrated the legacy of “iconic” Pat Sajak after the longtime Wheel of Fortune host officially exited the game show after four decades. Ahead of Seacrest starting his Wheel of Fortune role, Pat’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, gushed about how “great” and “professional” the American Idol host is.