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Pat Sajak tells daughter Maggie he wants grandkids

Pat Sajak is ready for his daughter to have children amid her budding romance with Ross McCall.

The “Wheel of Fortune” host, 77, shared his desire to become a grandfather while being interviewed by Maggie Sajak about his time on the game show ahead of his retirement.

“I’m perfectly happy if it just means that I’ll continue with my crossword puzzles and play with grandchildren. Hint hint hint. No pressure,” he joked in a clip obtained by “Good Morning America” Monday.

Pat Sajak joked to his daughter, Maggie Sajak, that he is ready for her to have kids amid her romance. ABC
Maggie interviewed her dad about his time hosting “Wheel of Fortune” for more than four decades. ABC
“I’m perfectly happy if it just means that I’ll continue with my…

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Pat Sajak says hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been ‘awfully gratifying’ ahead of final episode

Before his final episode this week, Pat Sajak sat down with a familiar face, his daughter, Maggie Sajak, in an interview covering his 41 seasons and more than 8,000 episodes as the man behind “Wheel of Fortune.”

Sajak’s daughter joined the “Wheel of Fortune” team as the show’s social correspondent in 2021.

In an exclusive clip of the interview shared with “Good Morning America,” Pat Sajak said he was at peace with the conclusion of his run on the show, and that he is “enjoying” the final week. He announced in June 2023 that the show’s 41st season would be his last.

“This was announced a long time ago, almost a year ago. So I’ve had time to sort of get used to it. And it’s been a little bit wistful and all that, but I’m enjoying it and taking it all in and reflecting on the great run,” Pat…


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Wheel of Fortune contestant reveals host Pat Sajak’s off-camera reaction after his shocking answer went viral

A Wheel of Fortune contestant who went viral over his explicit answer has shared host Pat Sajak’s off-camera response to the mishap.

Last Thursday, Tavaris Williams made headlines for his guess ‘right in the butt’ while trying to solve a ‘Phrase’ puzzle.

The hilarious slip-up catapulted Tavaris into internet stardom – with the new fan favorite revealing what Pat said to him after cameras stopped rolling during an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

‘I don’t care what Pat Sajak says, that was a great answer,’ the TV host told Tavaris.

The contestant was happy to share his experience, telling Jimmy: ‘Pat was the best!’

Tavaris Williams revealed what Pat Sajak said to him off camera in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the opening monologue on Wednesday

Tavaris Williams revealed what Pat Sajak said to him off camera in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the opening monologue on Wednesday


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Ryan Seacrest Discusses New Hosting Gig, Pat Sajak

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New Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest discussed the pressures that come with his new job, taking over for Pat Sajak, and more.


On Friday, June 7th, the 41st season finale of Wheel of Fortune will also see long-running host Pat Sajak depart the game show (though he will stay on an additional three years as a consultant). “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak announced in a statement at the time. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you…


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Airdate for Pat Sajak’s final episode hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ revealed

The date of Pat Sajak’s final episode hosting “Wheel of Fortune” has been revealed.

On Friday, a source confirmed to “Good Morning America” that Sajak’s last episode will be June 7. The episode will coincide with the “Wheel of Fortune” season 41 finale.

Sajak announced in June 2023 that the show’s 41st season would be his last.

PHOTO: Pat Sajak hosts "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune."

Pat Sajak hosts “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”

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“It’s been a wonderful ride,” Sajak said at the time in a message that was shared by “Wheel of Fortune” on Instagram.

Season 41 premiered in September.

Weeks after Sajak announced that he was stepping down from his position, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would replace him as host.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest, 48,…


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