At 77, Pat Sajak FINALLY Admits What We All Suspected

tell me how are you feeling now I'm feeling great I I've I've actually felt ridiculously good for several weeks I've been back in the studio Pat say Jack has been a beloved host and a favorite of many after hosting Wheel of Fortune for many years but after four decades many fans and many controversies later along with old age and health situations Pat sjac finally admits that he will be leaving and retiring from the game show it's safe to say that we all suspected it although many viewers would still love to have him on screen for much longer but the darling host has decided to leave the spotlight at 77 after many years of creating an impact on the show what do you think about Sak's retirement could it possibly be because of Any external controversies join us in this video as we explore why Pat sajac admitted to what we all suspected at 77 Pat Sajak's retirement from Wheel of Fortune well the time has come to say goodbye I have a few thanks and acknowledge ments before I go everything that has a beginning must surely have an end and even the most beautiful career must reach a halt one day after hosting about 8,000 episodes Pat s jaac is saying goodbye to Wheel of Fortune and its viewers he made this known in an emotional speech where he thanked the viewers for allowing him into their lives stating that it has been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night year after year decade after decade while making this admission to the public and his fans he was grateful to all as he reflected on his journey on the show many believe he was a great asset to the show because he turned it into one of the most popular game shows in television history and a fixture of American culture why then is he leaving after building such a legacy what was his life like on the show so far stay tuned the most interesting part is still ahead in his admission he also pointed out how the show and his presence on it contributed to a safe place for family fun with no social or political issues it was just a game that had evolved into more than that becoming a platform where kids learned their letters and even people from other countries improved their English skills Pat sjac considered it an honor to play a small part in all of this his co-host Vanna White also gave an emotional speech while trying to come to terms with his retirement she spoke about cac's contribution to making her who she is now helping her become comfortable and confident on the show even when she started as a novice Vanna White considered him a brother and true lifelong friend that she will always adore although we now know that seac is retiring we will look into his journey on the show and how he grew to become a beloved and cherished TV host The Wheel of Fortune show itself is an American television game show created by MV Griffin and it has aired nonstop since January 1975 the game is played by contestants who solve word puzzles similar to hangman to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant Carnival wheel the current version of the series which airs in nightly syndication started on September 19th 1983 although the original version of the wheel was a network daytime series that ran on NBC from January 6th 1975 to June 30th 1989 it subsequently aired on CBS from July 17th 1989 to January 11th 1991 it returned to NBC on January 14th 1991 and was cancelled that year ending on September 20th 1991 the network daytime and syndicated nighttime versions aired concurrently from 1983 until the forers conclusion the network version was hosted by Chuck willery and Susan Stafford but willery left in 1981 if you've been wondering where Pat sjck came into all of this look no further as Pat sjac was the replacement for Chuck willery it was Griffin himself who persuaded NBC to hire sajac for the position and despite the push back because he wasn't popular he was eventually offered the job on his first round on the show he introduced a new feature the bonus round where winning contestants could supplement their prize by solving an additional puzzle in his role as the show's host sjac would provide instructions to the game's contestants while also offering comment AR to the audience and he did this off camera also he didn't join as the host but as the co-host to Susan Stafford who appeared throughout the game next to the letter board revealing each letter as they were announced by the contestants Pat s Jack's career on Wheel of Fortune began with a stroke of luck when Susan Stafford's departure in 1982 opened the door for him to step into the role of host alongside him Vanna White joined as his co-host quickly becoming iconic figure on the show by 1988 their partnership had become so synonymous that the New York Times humorously referred to white as sck's sidekick highlighting their Inseparable onscreen presence initially he was relatively unknown Sak's Fame grew rapidly as Wheel of Fortune soared in popularity his Newfound Celebrity Status led to numerous guest appearances and high-profile hosting gigs including co-hosting the prestigious Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from 1984 to 1986 throughout the 1990s sjac expanded his presence in the entertainment industry focusing on projects that aligned with his personal interests rather than solely pursuing lucrative opportunities this approach allowed him to diversify his career Beyond game show hosting and explore other aspects of broadcast entertainment in 2019 he was recognized by Guinness World Records for having the longest service in career as a game show host for the same show surpassing the previous record holder Bob Barker Beyond his game show career saac has made various appearances in films television series and game shows such as airplane 2 the sequel Days of Our Lives and Rugrats he also hosted a late night talk show on CBS from 1989 to 1990 and became a frequent guest host for CNN's Larry King live and the syndicated live with Regis and Kelly sjck has been involved in a variety of other endeavors including serving as an external director of the conservative Publishing House Eagle publishing and writing for the National Review online and ricochet.com including lucky letters developed in collaboration with puzzle developer David L hoit as of 2021 sjac has also been credited as a Consulting producer of Wheel of Fortune and hosts prime time time celebrity Wheel of Fortune on ABC alongside Vanna White in 2023 SJ jaac announced that the 2023 24 season of Wheel of Fortune would be his last his legacy on the show includes receiving 19 nominations for the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding game show host winning three times he also achieved recognition in 2019 from Guinness World Records for the longest serving career as a game show host for the same show surpassing the previous record holder by Bob Barker Beyond accolades sck's contributions extend to winning the People's Choice Award in 1987 and the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 additionally he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994 before his illustrious career in television sa's early life shaped his journey to becoming a household name his upbringing and initial aspirations set the stage for his remarkable success in the entertainment industry Pat sck's early life marriage and nuclear family Patrick Leonard sjac widely known as Pat sjac was born on October 26th 1946 Beyond his famous career as a game show host there's more to discover about his early life he graduated from faragate high school in 1964 and pursued further education at Columbia College Chicago while working as a desk clerk at the Palmer House Hilton originally his family name was spelled sjock reflecting his polish Heritage over time it was changed to saac to match its Americanized pronunciation this adjustment marked a shift in his family's cultural identity as they settled into American Life his earliest known work was dejing in his career as a disc jockey he actually won a contest on WLS radio's Bondi show to be a guest teen DJ while at Columbia College his broadcasting instructor Al Parker told him that a local radio station was looking for for a newsman he applied for the job and was hired to work from midnight to 6:00 a.m. daily what many didn't know was that in 1968 he joined the US Army and served as a disc jockey during the Vietnam War for the American forces Vietnam Network he hosted the same Dawn Buster radio show that Adrien cronau did and sajac followed cronauer's tradition of signing on with Good Morning Vietnam for 14 months on the military channels program an officer and a movie sjac admitted to mishandling president Richard Nixon's 1969 Christmas broadcast to the Troops he accidentally cut the feed off prematurely upon realizing the error sjac decided it would be best not to resume the feed in the early 1970s he worked as a DJ for a year in Murray Kentucky during the same period he began dejing at the 50,000 watt WSM in Nashville at that time WSM played pop music during the day and sjac was the afternoon personality from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the radio station's television counterpart WSMV now WSMV brought sck on screen first as a voiceover artist for station identifications and anchoring five-minute newscasts during NBC's Today Show later he became a weekend substitute weatherman where he met anchor Dan Miller in 1977 KMBC TV in Los Angeles was searching for a weather reporter and noticed s Jack's work in Nashville they offered him a full-time position as a weather reporter for the station which he accepted Pat Sajak's career expanded significantly Beyond Wheel of Fortune after joining the show in 1981 while hosting one of America's most beloved game shows remained a Cornerstone of his professional life he actively pursued other interests across various entertainment Platforms in the acting industry sajac made notable appearances in film and television he played a small but memorable role as a Buffalo New York newscaster in the 1982 comedy film airplane 2 the sequel showcasing his versatility beyond the game show format his involvement in game shows extended Beyond hosting Wheel of Fortune he appeared multiple times on super password from 1984 to 1989 and also participated in password Plus in 1981 just prior to taking on the hosting duties of wheel Sajak's charm and wit made him a popular celebrity guest on numerous game shows show during the 1980s he appeared on shows like Dreamhouse just men and the Match Game Hollywood Squares hour showcasing his ability to entertain audiences in various game show formats in 1983 Pat sjac ventured into daytime television taking on the role of Kevin Hathaway in the NBC soap opera called Days of Our Lives this acting stint further demonstrated his range and willingness to explore different genres within television drama Beyond liveaction roles Saj ja made a cameo appearance as himself on the popular children's animated series Rugrats in 1994 illustrating his enduring appeal across different demographics and genres throughout these diverse Endeavors Pat Sajak's career exemplifies his versatility as a television personality from game show host to actor and guest star leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry over several decades sjac also hosted a short-lived late night talk show on CBS from January 9th 1989 to April 13th 1990 Dan Miller sck's old friend and former anchor at WSMV in Nashville joined him as his sidekick sjac later became a frequent guest host for CNN's Larry King live when King was unable to host the show in 1997 sajac played an April Fool's Day prank on fans by appearing as a contestant alongside Vanna White on an episode of wheel hosted by Alex tbec both sck and white donated their winnings to charity specifically the American Cancer Society and the Boy Scouts of America as a gesture of thanks sjac hosted a regular episode of Jeopardy in place of tbec he also became a regular substitute host for Regis filbin on the syndicated live with Regis and Kelly sjac hosted Pat saac weekend on Fox News in 2003 around 2002 he began hosting the pat sajac baseball hour a weekly radio Sports Talk Show that ended in 200 six due to scheduling conflicts sagac serves as an external director at Eagle publishing and is on the board of the Claremont Institute following his April fools prank in 1997 sjac appeared in another April fools episode in 2010 with Jeff Propst and Neil Patrick Harris in 2010 he started writing for the National Review online questioning whether public employees should vote on issues that benefit them he has also contributed to the center right social network ricochet.com sjac has authored several puzzle games including lucky letters which debuted in 2007 with puzzle developer David L hoit and published by Universal uclick as of 2019 sjac chaired Hillsdale College's Board of Trustees a private Christian College since 2020 he has been credited as a Consulting producer of Wheel of Fortune from season 39 onwards on his personal life and his immediate family Pat sjck has been married to his wife Leslie Brown for nearly as long as he hosted Wheel of Fortune the couple first met at the opening of a friend's sports bar in 1988 although they didn't immediately feel romantic Sparks they became close friends who would talk on the phone and hang out without any romantic intentions however several months later their feelings for each other began to grow while sajac and brown were navigating their developing relationship Brown participated as a contestant on a reality show called the dating show she ended up going on a trip to Mexico with the bachelor who chose her on the show and that stirred up some jealousy and annoyance which he later admitted this situation alone made sajac realize that brown was the woman he wanted to marry and spend his life with during the summer of 1989 sajac proposed to Brown with a three karat mares shaped diamond ring a few months later they exchanged vows in front of close family and friends at a Catholic Church in Annapolis Maryland the reception took place nearby in the backyard of Brown's parents house Sak's Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White also attended the wedding before meeting saac Brown worked as a model and aspiring actress she even posed for Playboy women of Washington feature Brown attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1986 with a degree in television production in 2000 Maggie and Patrick appeared together on Wheel of Fortune where they closed the show and shared advice from their dad and his co-host white in recent years Maggie has become more involved in the show stepping in as a guest letter Turner in January 2020 and taking on the role of the series social correspondent since 2021 their daughter Maggie has been passionate about music since she was very young in a 2013 interview with Teen Vogue she mentioned starting to play guitar at 7 or 8 and getting her first real guitar at 13 she released an album titled if I was going to go in 2012 besides pursuing a music career Maggie attended Princeton University their son is a doctor who prefers to stay out of the public eye in 2019 health issues arose for seac he underwent emergency surgery for a blocked intestine speaking with Good Morning America sajac recalled the horrific pain he experienced during that time throughout it all his wife stood by him and provided unwavering support politically SA identifies as a Republican and has written columns for the conservative magazine human events he also financially supports the young America's Foundation which sponsors conservative speakers on college campuses despite his political activities outside of Wheel of Fortune sjac made it clear in his final episode as host that he kept politics out of his hosting duties emphasizing that the show was strictly about entertainment within social issues and no politics sjac also has a strong interest in sports in 2005 he invested in the golden baseball league an independent professional baseball league with teams in California Arizona Nevada Utah Alberta British Columbia and Baja California during a guest appearance in the broadcast booth at a March 2012 Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox spring training game s jaac acknowledged that he had called some baseball games in the past he is also a passionate fan of the Washington Capitals NH L team as a longtime season ticket holder he made an on Ice appearance before game three of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals Beyond these interests s Jack's tenure on Wheel of Fortune his primary career hasn't been without its challenges he fa criticism for various stunts and gimmicks throughout his time on the show controversies surrounding Pat sack's time as game show host controversies have always followed sjac during his time as a game show host but one incident stands out as potentially contributing to his retirement according to reports sjac was accused of putting contestants in choke holds and encouraging celebrity guests to show off their abs there was also an incident where he tugged on a man's beard jokingly calling him Santa for which he later apologized whether these actions were due to a long career in hosting or simply eccentric behavior in his 70s tabloids have always loved a sjac moment it's notable that sjac who has spent decades guiding contestants to spin a wheel and reportedly earned $15 million annually for it chose his retirement announcement to air grievances this aspect of his Persona has defined him over the years and helps explain why news of his departure and the quick appointment of Ryan Secrest as his successor has been met with mixed reactions in 2021 Pat sjac faced criticism on Twitter after appearing to imitate a contestant's speech impediment several tweets criticized ized his behavior with one suggesting that true manners are tested when dealing with difficult situations hinting that TV shows might lack good manners another tweet implied that nothing is more draining than anger and nothing more soothing than love suggesting a lack of empathy on s's own Twitter page a post discussed how those who have lived well find joy in expressing happiness contrasting with those whose lives are marred by mistakes real or perceived however this tweet was used against him as hypoc critical as it seemed contradictory for him to mock a contestant with a speech impediment like Chris brimble who spoke with a slight lisp sjck said I the instead of I see mimicking how Chris would say it a Twitter user criticized this as a childish move more suited to an 8-year-old bully on a playground than a 74-year-old earning $15 million a year another viewer expressed strong disapproval noting how hurtful it must have been for the contestant especially since she herself has the same speech impediment yet another viewer commented that while some may brush it off or laugh at the time sjak should exercise more tact many criticized him as an arrogant overpaid jerk and questioned if he was trying to get himself fired unlike past criticisms of his onscreen remarks this incident felt more personal and offensive to many another instance was during a 10day stretch when seac chastised a contestant for interrupting while he read a promo from Dick Sporting Goods and told another to stop making sound effects after they let out a celebratory Yelp he also called another ungrateful for suggesting that the use of the term kitchen oven in a puzzle seemed redundant while some people thought that these comments were extremely rude of Pat sjac others differ based on how they feel about sjac himself in fact people who have been watching the wheel fortune for a king time might think it's all funny or even counted as a part of the game show host character that he's been playing since the early 1980s but some people think that we should be able to separate the Wheel sjac from the outspoken conservative and occasional Twitter troll he becomes off camera some also excuse his behaviors due to the fact that filming Wheel of Fortune is already an hectic task during a 10-day period sjac scolded a contestant for interrupting while read a promo from a brand sporting goods and told another to stop making sound effects after celebrating loudly he also called a contestant ungrateful for suggesting that the term kitchen oven in a puzzle seemed redundant some viewers found these remarks extremely rude While others viewed them as part of sck's character as a game show host since the early 1980s those who have watched Wheel of Fortune for a long time might find it amusing or chalk it up to his onscreen persona however others argue that we should distinguish between the TV sajac and his outspoken conservative Persona an occasional controversial statements off camera some excuse his behavior citing the challenging nature of filming Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune films up to six episodes in a single day after each Show sjac Goes backstage perhaps touches up his self tanner and changes clothes then returns to introduce three new contestants some argue that people might be overreacting to Sajak's actions for example another popular host Alex tbec who hosted Jeopardy was rarely criticized for anything other than his famously elaborate pronunciation of the word genre he could sharply criticize a contestant if he chose to a notable instance was when Susan Cole appeared on the show and described herself and her fellow nerdcore enthusiasts as people who Embrace being nerdy Loving video games science fiction and struggling to find romantic Partners tbec paused briefly before jokingly calling them losers in a light-hearted manner tbec was largely spared criticism that attached itself to sajac possibly because tbec rarely engaged on social media and seldom discussed his political views publicly it seems sjac embraced his chaotic personality often reinforcing his reputation as an outspoken figure he frequently deletes his old Twitter posts as he tends to quickly tweet anti-liberal and anti-science remarks that resonate with those critical of pandemic safety measures mockingly referred to as face diapers while arguing with Supermarket staff over mask mandates some of his notable social media controversies included questioning stay-at-home orders during the co9 pandemic and calling global warming Advocates unpatriotic racists he also garnered attention by making a public declaration about his own header sexuality that's not all about his controversial Twitter posts he once claimed that those who opposed Charter Schools were racists and proudly defended his use of the word after facing backlash for calling global warming Advocates unpatriotic racists he added that he enjoyed stirring up controversy just to see the reaction these tweets that received criticism were just a glimpse of the provocative comments he's been making for over a decade from 2004 to 20133 he contributed to the conservative website human events where he expressed ongoing skepticism about climate change criticized the liberal media and expressed frustration with Democrats he even stated that he couldn't engage in serious discussions with liberals saac seems to have realized that he'll face zero professional repercussions for his snide comments on screen and his Huckabee Sanders level hot takes online he's also locked down one of the rare entertainment gigs where his conservative opinions may be shared by a large swath of the audience according to one demographic report Wheels viewers are the oldest of any television program with an average age of over 65 the average age of the studio audience is also 60 plus which is why wheel and Jeopardy which is equally appealing to the olds were among the First shows to respond to the Corona virus pandemic by announcing that would film in empty Studios these controversies were there until he decided to announce his retirement much more than his retirement though there were various speculations about who will replace him who was the final choice for Sajak's replacement how did the show arrive at that conclusion don't miss the next scene where things get even more interesting Pat s Jack's successor on Wheel of Fortune we know that Vanna White has been co-hosting with sjck for many years but now that he's retiring what will happen to Vanna's role on the show initially one might assume she would automatically become the host and a new co-host would be hired but that's not the case Vanna herself has said she still loves her job after all these years and isn't ready to retire just yet when Pat sjac announced his retirement plans she considered retiring too but ultimately decided against it she revealed that she signed a new deal to stay on for two more years after lengthy negotiations in September 2023 the New Deal was finalized ensuring she would continue on the hit syndicated game show through the 2025 to 2026 season here's the twist while a new host was hired to take over from sadak Vanna will continue in her role as co-host another person considered for the role was Pat Sajak's daughter but this option wasn't explored further however Vanna White has someone specific in mind to eventually take over her role Maggie s jaac Pat say Jack's daughter Vanna sees Maggie is a great replacement because she's been around the show her whole life and has inherited her father's charm Maggie has also been serving as the show's social correspondent for a while and even filled in for Vanna White during celebrity Wheel of Fortune when white was a contestant Vanna believes Maggie has learned a lot from her father's excellent interview skills and would be a great addition to the show many might have seen her as a suitable replacement after her father's retirement but that wasn't the case Ryan CEST has been chosen as the perfect replacement for Pat sad Jack when sjac started hosting CEST was only 7 years old but now he's ready to take over and continue Sajak's Legacy many people Lov sajac and believe that no one can host the show exactly like him they think Ryan can only do his best some viewers doubt if he can fill Pat's shoes especially because he's known for moving on from projects quickly CEST will start his new role in October 2024 and feels honored to follow in saj's footsteps he's excited to keep the tradition alive of spinning the wheel and working alongside Vanna White whom he admires for their years on television together recently it was announced that Pat saac will be returning for one last season of The Wheel of Fortune focusing on Celebrity episodes this news suggests that his game show hosting days are not entirely behind him yet the spin-off is scheduled to air on Mondays throughout the fall filling slots when there's no Monday Night Football game it's noteworthy that Saj Jack had filmed his supposed final episodes in April 2024 before officially retiring in June meanwhile Ryan Secrest known for his work on American Idol in his radio show has expressed enthusiasm for continuing The Wheel of Fortune Legacy alongside longtime co-host Vanna White fans and critics alike are curious to see how CEST will put his own spin on the iconic game show format what are your thoughts on Pat sjck retiring do you think his replacement will fill his shoes perfectly drop your thoughts in the comments if you enjoyed this video remember to like share and subscribe to our Channel don't forget to check out the next video on your screen you will enjoy it