Pat Sajak, the beloved host of Wheel of Fortune, is taking a moment to look back on his incredible journey with the game show as he prepares for retirement. In a heartfelt video shared with Good Morning America, Pat opens up about his time on the show and shares his feelings about stepping away.

Pat has been a part of Wheel of Fortune since 1981, guiding contestants through quizzes and helping them win amazing cash prizes. As the last week of the show approaches, Pat reveals, “It’s surprisingly okay.” He explains, “This was announced a long time ago, almost a year ago. So I’ve had time to sort of get used to it.”