Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak re-emerges in home video after retirement

Fans of former “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak got a trip down memory lane when a home video of him surfaced online.

Pat collaborated with her daughter, Maggie Sajak – who currently serves as the “Wheel of Fortune” social correspondent. a tiktok video Posted on February 28, the 79-year-old delivered an epic lip sync performance to Tame Impala’s “Dracula.”

The clip opens with her walking down a hallway, singing along to her part of the song before the camera pans to Maggie.

Former “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak shocked his fans when he resurfaced online in a TikTok video with his daughter Maggie, as seen above. TikTok/@maggie.sajak
In the clip, Pat can be seen walking down a hallway (pictured here) while lip syncing to Tame Impala’s song “Dracula”. TikTok/@maggie.sajak

The father-daughter duo closed the post by posing with each other.

Maggie, 31, captioned the post: “Got her again. Thank god she likes @TameImpala.”

Of course, fans couldn’t contain their excitement upon seeing the retired star and immediately took to the comments to share some kind words.

One follower said, “Oh my god!! Pat looks amazing. I miss you man, I’ve been watching you almost every night for the last 35 years. Thank you for so many years of happiness.”

“Got it again. Thank god he likes @TameImpala,” his daughter Maggie captioned the clip. TikTok/@maggie.sajak
Magee, pictured above with his father at the Yankees vs. Dodgers game on October 30, 2024, has served as a “Wheel of Fortune” social correspondent since 2021. Jason Szenes/New York Post

Another wrote: “I miss Pat on my TV! ❤️”

Pat announced in June 2023 that he would retire after four decades, closing the show’s 41st season.

He added, “It’s been an amazing journey and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.” “Thank you all so much. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!),” the game show host said in an X statement at the time.

Sajak, pictured above in an episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” announced his retirement as host of the game show after four decades. Wheel of Fortune/Youtube
He bid farewell to the game show in its final episode on June 7, 2024. Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

He hosted his final episode on June 7, 2024.

“It has been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” the TV veteran said.

“And I’ve always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility of keeping this daily half-hour a safe space for family entertainment. No social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game,” he added.

Pat was eventually replaced by Ryan Seacrest, seen above with Vanna White and Pat. Instagram/@ryanseacrest
Pat began hosting the show in 1983 when it debuted nightly. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Pat was eventually replaced by longtime TV host Ryan Seacrest.

While he stepped down as host, Suzanne Prete previously told Variety that Pat would stay on for at least three more years as he “agreed to remain on the show as a consultant” after closing its final season.

Pat began hosting the syndicated game show when it debuted nightly in 1983. He also hosted the daytime edition from 1981 to 1989.

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