Pat Sajak’s worst ‘Wheel of Fortune’ blunders
Pat Sajak became “Wheel of Fortune” host in 1981 and announced that he would retire after Season 41. Source link #Pat #Sajaks #worst #Wheel #Fortune #blunders
Pat Sajak became “Wheel of Fortune” host in 1981 and announced that he would retire after Season 41. Source link #Pat #Sajaks #worst #Wheel #Fortune #blunders
NFL Network personality Kyle Brandt didn’t waste his chance to tell his childhood crush, Vanna White, about his admiration for her. Brandt, 44, appeared on a charity episode of “Wheel of Fortune” against actress Natasha Leggero and comedian Roy Wood Jr. that aired on Wednesday night, and the sports media personality couldn’t help but tell White, … Read more
The category is: Don’t mess with Pat Sajak. An irate Sajak reportedly confronted contestant Michael Colen earlier this month during the show’s commercial break — after the “Wheel of Fortune” host began to feel upstaged. “He came up to me and just told me, ‘Hey, Michael, you know, this is my show, right?’” Colen, 48, … Read more
Ken Jennings may owe his career to Alex Trebek, but the “Jeopardy!” champ-turned-presenter now reveals it’s Pat Sajak he’s trying hardest to emulate. The 49-year-old show host recently appeared on actor Justin Long’s “Life is Short” podcast, where he analyzed both the late Trebek and the longtime, soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” helmer’s hosting styles. “Alex … Read more
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant broke the show’s silence on host Pat Sajak’s upcoming retirement. Rhachel Royal-Fortune from Durham, North Carolina, uniquely addressed Sajak’s retirement news Thursday in a spoken word poem. “Now a lot of people, especially young people, are kind of afraid of poetry,” Sajak, 77, said at the beginning of the episode … Read more
This contestant had wheely poor luck. Outgoing “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak attempted to console a contestant Monday when he lost his chance to win $1 million after failing to solve a nearly complete puzzle during the show. During the show’s third puzzle of “fun and games,” contestant Izzy Santiago, who was leading the … Read more
Talk about a Giant mistake! Former NFL running back Rashad Jennings dropped the ball during Wednesday’s episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” when he gaffed on a one-letter fill to complete a puzzle featuring iconic movie director Quentin Tarantino. Jennings, 38, needed the letter “Q” to complete Tarantino’s first name in order to spell out … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” fans went nuts over a game show puzzle. During Tuesday night’s episode, a contestant from New Jersey, Nadine, took a chance at the “Wheel of Fortune” crossword with “butter” being the clue. Longtime game show host Pat Sajak reminded the player of the rules, “Don’t say anything, don’t add anything. Go ahead.” Nadine … Read more
Vanna White claims the rumors about her “Wheel of Fortune” salary dispute were “blown out of proportion.” White, 66, reportedly wanted a bump in cash once she signed on to stay as the game show’s iconic letter-turner alongside new host Ryan Seacrest. “It was because people just have rumors,” she told People recently. “Everything is … Read more
She spun the decision around in her head. Iconic “Wheel of Fortune” star Vanna White revealed that she almost left the game show after her long-time cohost Pat Sajak announced that he was retiring earlier this year. “Of course it’s a thought. It’s like, ‘Well, wait, if you’re leaving, what am I going to do? … Read more
Vanna White isn’t puzzled over who she wants her replacement to be. Long-time “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White revealed Monday that she would love to have Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, take over for her one day. “I think she’s a good replacement if I can’t be there for some reason,” White, 66, told … Read more
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Pat Sajak’s news of his retirement as famed host of “Wheel of Fortune” has spurred wonders about cohost Vanna White. While there has been speculation about what the 66-year-old’s role would be when Sajak, 76, departs after this current season, she isn’t gone just yet. However, she was absent this week from being the iconic … Read more
Scaredy Pat! Pat Sajak, 76, was given quite the scare by contestant Laryn Nelson on Wednesday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” getting so spooked that he jumped and threw his cards into the air. In the hilarious clip, which was posted to the official Wheel of Fortune account on the platform X, Nelson can be … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” fans were left feeling bankrupt after Monday night’s season premiere. The first show of season 41, which marks the last for Pat Sajak, spelled disaster for some viewers who were unable to watch because the pregame show for Monday night football ahead of the Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets game caused major … Read more
It’s the final countdown. On Tuesday, “Wheel of Fortune” dropped some new promotional material on their official Instagram page for the upcoming season premiering on September 11 — host Pat Sajak’s last. But curiously enough, in the comments section, fans were defending Vanna White amid her alleged contract negotiations with the network and rumored status … Read more
The wheels of fortune were turning when this would-be game show star first encountered the iconic Bob Barker. On Sunday, Vanna White posted a sweet tribute to the late “The Price is Right” host following his death on Saturday at the age of 99. “When I moved to LA in 1980, I was on ‘Price … Read more
The show must go on — with or without Vanna White. The legendary “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turner, 66, still has not finalized her upcoming contract on the game show, according to a new report, just weeks before the show is slated to return to ABC on September 11. “Vanna and the producers are currently on … Read more
The wheel keeps on turnin’ — even without Vanna White. Puck News reported Friday that White, 66, isn’t working the show’s annual “Teachers Week” this season after being diagnosed with COVID-19 — her absence coinciding with her ongoing contract negotiations. The longtime letter-turner reportedly contracted the virus in late July while “Wheel of Fortune” taped … Read more
Vanna White will reportedly miss a few upcoming episodes of “Wheel of Fortune” as the iconic letter-turner allegedly continues her contract negotiations. Puck News reported Friday that White, 66, apparently got COVID-19 in late July while “Wheel” was filming its annual “Teachers Week,” which is scheduled to air in October. That’s when producers apparently called … Read more