The host of 40-plus years will appear on his last episode at least in front of the camera Friday.

Pat Sajakis not mailing it in on his last week hostingWheel of Fortune.

Allison laughed and said she’d “rather that be the case” than being very close.

“First of all, they’re great.

“They come because it’sWheel of Fortune.

They’re excited to be there.

Sometimes winning money is the least of it.

They just want the experience.”

Sajak explained that he really cares about contestants and understands that they’re vulnerable in front of the cameras.

But everybody’s different,” he said.

“Some you joke with.

Some you playfully yell at.

Some you have to hug and get them through it.

Though Sajak will take his bow as host this week, he will remain a consultant for three years.

Viewers will see Ryan Seacrest on theirs TVs, along with Vanna White and Maggie Sajak.