WHEEL of Fortune host Pat Sajak has thrown some shade at contestant after she failed to come close to solving the final puzzle.
The contestant collected $38,400 during the main game, before participating in the Wheel of Fortune’s bonus round.
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After selecting “Phrase,” over the choices of “Thing” or “Event,” the contestant, Terresa, was presented with an expression to solve.
The board showed a phrase consisting of three words, four letters in the first, three in the second, and five in the last.
The contestant was given the letters, “T,” “E,” and “N,” before she incorrectly guessed the letters “G,” “H,” “P,” and “O.”
With no more assistance to be garnered, the contestant was given 10 seconds to guess the right answer.
As the show’s host, Pat, 75, stated” “It would be a pretty miraculous solve,” if she managed to guess the expression correctly.
After grasping at straws and whiffing on several attempts the buzzer sounded and Pat roasted: “You could have stood here until the next ice age and tried, you weren’t going to get it.”
The board then displayed the phrase, spelling out “cute and fuzzy.”
He then softened the blow by cracking, “I’m a little emotional because that was my nickname in high school.”
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A video of the episode was reposted online where fans weighed in on Pat’s mean burn.
One person wrote: “That was awful.”
Another fan commented: “Some of the final clues are so ridiculous that I don’t think the show wants them solved.”
NICE GUY PAT
Recently, Pat tried to prove he’s a nice guy which only resulted in an awkward moment for the host and a contestant.
On September 19th’s Wheel of Fortune, school teacher Ashlee – who’d win the episode with $68K – certainly won over Pat with her story.
She told the host at the top of the episode: “This is my 16th year [of teaching] I work with elementary students. I need to mention [my student] Holden because he loves Wheel of Fortune even more than I do.
“And you are his favorite person!” she exclaimed.
Pat replied: “Well, Holden is a man of distinction. And give him my best.
Pat concluded while waving around his cue card at Ashlee: “And tell him I’m a nice guy.”
“I will, I will,” the contestant nodded with a quick laugh.
PHOTO BACKLASH
Pat seemed to be trying to make up for a photo that went viral of him posing with a controversial figure
The photo showing Pat with Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, 48, caught fire online in the days before the episode.
Marjorie is known for her far-right views and promoting conspiracy theories, and many fans were done after seeing Pat posing with such a divisive figure.
Although the image was taken earlier this month, it gathered fresh attention as it was re-shared by a Twitter account and made national news.
The snap showed Pat smiling between Marjorie and right-wing reporter Bryan Glenn, who is giving the thumbs up – Pat’s arm around her.
END OF AN ERA
Currently, Pat and his cohost Vanna White, 65, have signed on to continue hosting through the 2024 season, though he recently suggested that he may be preparing to step down soon.
After hosting for four decades, a role he has held since 1981, Pat teased his upcoming retirement in an interview with ET.
He told the outlet: “In most television shows by this time, you would have said, ‘That’s probably enough,’ but this show will not die.”
“It appears I may go before the show,” Pat added.
The TV personality talked about his 40-year-long gig and what he envisions for his career in the future, admitting, “the end is near.”
“Years go by fast. We’re getting near the end. It’s been a long [time]. We’re not gonna do this for another 40 years. The end is near,” Pat explained.
“It’s an honor to have been in people’s living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We’re happy and proud.”
Pat and Vanna are currently focused on the season three premiere of their spin-off series, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
The upcoming season will see a slew of A-list celebrities competing to win $1million for charity.
Fans were devastated over the news that Pat would be bowing down from his post, taking to Twitter to share their grief.
“This is hard to imagine. If Pat Sajak leaves, I think Vanna White will leave, too,” one person tweeted.
“I don’t know that I could watch it without Pat and Vanna. But then again, I still watch Jeopardy!” said another.
“They should ask her [Vanna] to take over his role. Like a promotion for the poor woman!” a third begged.
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