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Pat Sajak isn\u2019t solving puzzles anymore \u2014 he\u2019s stealing the spotlight on social media.<\/p>\n

The former “Wheel of Fortune<\/a>” host is offering a glimpse into retirement, popping up alongside his daughter, Maggie Sajak, in a series of playful videos that quickly gained traction online.<\/p>\n

During a recent outing, Maggie jokingly tried to bargain her way out of paying for dinner, offering her father “two lipliners and a piece of gum” in a cheeky social media video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“POV: you\u2019re out to dinner with your parents,” the social media text said.<\/p>\n

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“It\u2019s OK,” he lip-synced. “It\u2019s on the house.”<\/p>\n

Fans were quick to comment on the viral video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Yes. Even the vowels are on the house. Hi Pat! I like these father and daughter skits<\/a> you both do,” one user wrote.<\/p>\n

“I love how much you spend with your parents, especially your father. Its hard to find these days..” another added.<\/p>\n

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The lighthearted exchange is just the latest example of Pat embracing a more relaxed chapter of life after stepping away from television.<\/p>\n

Last month, Pat and Maggie teamed up again \u2014 this time on a bigger stage \u2014 serving as guest announcers at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee<\/a>. The appearance marked a full-circle moment for Pat, who landed his first TV job in the same city at WSM-TV (now WSMV).<\/p>\n

Backstage, the father-daughter duo appeared to be with country music stars including Brad Paisley. At one point, Pat even got “roped”<\/a> into dancing with the Opry Square Dancers \u2014 a very different moment from his decades behind the puzzle board.<\/p>\n

Fans once again chimed in.<\/p>\n

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“Miss seeing your dad on The Wheel it’s not the same,” one commenter wrote.<\/p>\n

“Love that you and your Dad are so close and he goes along with stuff. He’s a cool Dad!” another shared.<\/p>\n

In February, Pat appeared in another clip, strutting down a hallway while lip-syncing to K-Pop star Jennie\u2019s remix of the artist Tame Impala\u2019s “Dracula.”<\/p>\n

In a moment that quickly made the rounds online, he covered his mouth just as the track dropped an F-bomb \u2014 a move fans saw as classic, polished Pat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“The perfect censoring with the hands. That’s a seasoned TV man!” one TikTok user wrote.<\/p>\n

“Pat’s looking healthy and rested,” another commented.<\/p>\n

“Man, do we miss Pat. No shade to Ryan [Seacrest] though,” another added.<\/p>\n

“Hope he’s enjoying his retirement!” a fan shared.<\/p>\n

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Another “Wheel of Fortune” fan echoed the sentiment: “He’s looking so happy as always! I was on the show 15 years ago and he was such a pleasure in person to meet!”<\/p>\n

Other comments read, “I miss Pat on my TV!”<\/p>\n

Pat announced in June 2023 that he would step down from hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” closing the book on a four-decade run that made him one of the most recognizable faces on television.<\/p>\n

Weeks later, Ryan Seacrest was named his successor, ushering in a new era for the long-running game show.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, co-host Vanna White signed a contract extension that will keep her on the show through the 2025\u20132026 season, maintaining a familiar presence for longtime viewers.<\/p>\n

“Wheel of Fortune” first premiered in 1975, with Pat taking over hosting duties in 1981. White joined the following year, cementing a partnership that would span decades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/wheel-fortune-star-pat-sajak-gives-rare-glimpse-retirement-viral-social-media-spotlight <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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