Goldberg revealed her desire to take over as host on The View.
Whoopi Goldberghas her view set on taking over as host ofWheel of FortuneafterPat Sajakleaves the long-running game show.
What’s your reaction to the news, and any ideas on who should replace him?
Whoopi Goldberg wants to host ‘Wheel of Fortune’.ABC, Ricky Middlesworth/ABC via Getty
“ViewcohostAlyssa Farah Griffinasked Jennings, while Goldberg jumped in to say, “I want that job!”
before he could answer.
After Jennings praised Sajak’s 40 years of hosting duties,Joy Beharoffered Goldberg up for the gig.
“Whoopi wants that job,” Behar said, and Goldberg confirmed: “I want the job.
I think it’d be lots of fun.”
Representatives for Goldberg,The View, andWheel of Fortunedid not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
The Viewairs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/PT onABC.
