Celebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5 premieres on July 12, 2025, and fans might be surprised to hear who’s hosting the show when it returns.Celebrity Wheel of Fortunefirst premiered in January 2021, hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White. It features celebrity contestants playing the traditional game, for a chance to win up to one million dollars in each game for charities of their choice.Ryan Seacrest now hosts the original version ofWheel of Fortune.Hetook over for Pat after he retired from the series in 2024 after hosting it since 1981.
Each episode ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5features three stars playing two separate and complete games.It’s the same as the regularWheel of Fortune, except for three changes: a bonus cash prize is awarded in every round; there are four million-dollar wedges; and the bonus round features four $100,000 spaces on the wheel, with a minimum of $25,000. If a player goes to the bonus round with a million-dollar wedge, then it replaces one of the $100,000 spaces. As the newest celebrities compete to win money for their charities, here’s who’ll be hostingCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5.
Pat Sajak Will Host Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Season 5
Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Season 5 Will Be ‘Pat’s Final Spin’
ForCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5,Pat will serve as the host, and not Ryan. Vanna will also return. In an Instagram post,Celebrity Wheel of Fortunereferred to the season as"Pat’s Final Spin"because he’ll officially retire from theWheel of Fortunefranchise after this season. Ryan will continue to host the originalWheel of Fortuneepisodes.
Who Are The Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Season 5 Contestants?
Several A-List Stars Will Spin The Wheel
Celebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5 features several A-list stars, including Cameron Brink, Jessica Capshaw, Josh Gad, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Regina Hall, Rachael Harris, Ellie Kemper, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello, Katharine McPhee, Oscar Nuñez, Randall Park, Andrew Rannells, Sam Richardson, Dulcé Sloan, Matt Walsh, and Rainn Wilson. The season began in December 2024 with a special episode that featured Dionne Warwick, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Jon.
In an Instagram post,Celebrity Wheel of Fortunepreviewed the season, whichVanna teased features,“Big names, big laughs, and big wins for charity.“The teaser showed Joe, Randall, and Sam, holding the million-dollar wedge from the wheel. Dulcé shouted,“Spin that wheel!,“while Josh gushed that he’s on the stage with"two legends,“Pat and Vanna. At the end of the preview, Rainn announced,“I’m gonna take the elevator to victory!”
Celebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5 is certain to be an exciting ride. While it’ll be bittersweet to watch because it’s Pat’s final season withtheWheel of Fortunefranchise, it’ll be wonderful to see him back on the set. Although Ryan has been doing a fantastic job with the original version of the show,Pat will bring his special magic toCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortuneseason 5 premieres on Wednesday, Aug 04, 2025, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
