After more than 40 years together on Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White is saying goodbye to her co-host, Pat Sajak. The emotional farewell comes as Sajak, now 77, prepares to host his final episode on Friday, June 7. Ahead of his departure, White, 67, shared a heartfelt speech honoring Sajak’s incredible career and their enduring friendship.

“It’s hard to believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” White began. “I don’t even know how to put into words what these past 40 years have meant to me, but I’ll try.” Reflecting on their time together, she mentioned the staggering number of episodes they have worked on—8,000—and shared her gratitude for how Sajak made her feel comfortable and confident when she first started. “You made me who I am,” she told him, acknowledging the vital role he played in her career.

Although they’ve had plenty of fun on-camera, White said the moments off-camera were the most special to her.

“The memories, milestones, and life events we’ve shared with our families outside the studio are my favorite,” she said, growing emotional.