Pat Sajak may have retired from Wheel of Fortune, but he isn’t staying out of the public eye for long. The longtime TV host made a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day, drawing excitement from fans. His outing comes just weeks before he is set to return to television for a special episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
Sajak, who stepped down in June 2024 after more than 40 years as host, attended the baseball game with his daughter, Maggie. While he has mostly kept a low profile since leaving the show, his presence at the event quickly caught the attention of longtime viewers. Many were thrilled to see him out and about again, especially as he prepares for his one-time return to the show.
Pat Sajak will return to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ screen
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Fans of Wheel of Fortune will soon get to see Sajak back on their screens. On April 30, he will return for a special episode titled “Final Spin.” The show will celebrate his years as host. Even though he has passed the torch to Ryan Seacrest, this episode offers one last chance to see Sajak in action.
Maggie Sajak, who works as the show’s social media correspondent, has expressed how much this tribute means to their family. “It’s really special to see my dad honored this way,” she shared. Fans also took to social media to show their excitement. “It won’t be the same without Pat, so I’m glad we get one more episode with him,” one viewer commented.
Fans have a chance to celebrate Pat Sajak’s legacy
Even though Sajak has moved on from hosting, he will forever be loved by Wheel of Fortune fans. He entertained audiences for decades, becoming one of the most familiar faces on TV. Now, with his upcoming return, fans have a chance to celebrate his time on Wheel of Fortune one more time.
As the countdown to “Final Spin” begins, one thing is sure: Pat Sajak may have stepped away from being Wheel of Fortune’s host, but he will always be part of Wheel of Fortune history.