As Pat Sajak’s final season as host of “Wheel of Fortune” comes to an end, contestants and fans have continued to deliver memorable moments. The most memorable in recent weeks and certainly one of the top moments of all time was the very unexpected and not-safe-for-work answer from contestant Tavaris Williams. During his May 23 appearance on the game show, …
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak says game show allowed him to be a better father
“Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak shared a heartfelt moment with his daughter Maggie Sajak as he prepares for his 43-year run as host of the hit game show to come to an end. Since 2021, Maggie, 29, has worked alongside her father, 77, as the social correspondent for “Wheel of Fortune” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Maggie produces digital …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak hesitated to take job: 'Not exactly a career mover'
“Wheel of Fortune” almost looked very different. In 1981, Pat Sajak was working for local television in Los Angeles when he got the offer to take over hosting of the beloved game show. Now, in a conversation with daughter Maggie Sajak, he admits that he had reservations over taking the job that’s made him a household name. “You’re working in …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak takes trip down memory lane in farewell interview: 'Who's cutting onions?'
Pat Sajak is being interviewed by his daughter to celebrate his final week as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” On Monday, the game show released the first of four videos of Maggie Sajak asking her father questions about his career, leading up to his final episode of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday. The farewell episode was taped in April. “Who’s …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak shares reason behind his decision to retire from game show
Pat Sajak knows when it is time to say goodbye. Sajak, 77, has been hosting “Wheel of Fortune” for over 40 years, and while he originally announced his retirement from the gig last summer, he is currently in his final week of shows. Speaking with his daughter, Maggie Sajak, he explained why he decided that now is the time to …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak's daughter Maggie takes viewers behind the scenes ahead of his final show
“Wheel of Fortune” longtime host Pat Sajak’s final episode is drawing near and fans are getting a rare, behind-the-scenes view of what really goes on behind the beloved puzzle board. On Wednesday, Sajak’s daughter, Maggie, took to Instagram to share video of the rare glimpse. “Secrets from behind the puzzleboard!!” Maggie, who has served as the show’s social correspondent since …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' contestant explains risqué viral answer: 'Hopefully everybody got a kick out of it'
When “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams gave his now-viral answer to a puzzle, even he was surprised by what he said. “I tried to just beat my contestants by buzzing in first and letting my brain catch up,” Williams told Fox News Digital. “And when my brain was ready to speak, I saw the R, I saw the B, …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' contestant unaware he gave wrong answer, celebrates win until Pat Sajak steps in
The “Wheel of Fortune” contestants have been on a roll this past week. During the May 27 episode of the popular game show, a contestant was quick to celebrate his answer before longtime host Pat Sajak had a chance to step in and reveal the guess was actually incorrect. A contestant named Rufus tried to solve the puzzle in the …
Read More »‘Wheel Of Fortune’ host Vanna White weighs in on future with show, says she considered retiring
“Wheel of Fortune’s” Vanna White revealed that she considered retirement after her longtime co-host Pat Sajak announced that he was departing the beloved game show. During an interview with TV Insider, the 67-year-old TV personality shared her thoughts on her future with “Wheel of Fortune” after being asked how long she planned to continue her over four-decade run on the …
Read More »'Wheel of Fortune' contestant goes viral for X-rated answer: 'Will be played for eternity'
“Wheel of Fortune” might have made history on Thursday for one of the most mystifying answers ever given by a contestant. Things got X-rated on the family-friendly game show when a contestant named Tavaris misidentified a popular phrase. Vanna White, as always, was on hand to reveal part of the phrase. The board read: _ _ _ _ /I _ …
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