‘Wheel of Fortune’ Continues to Honor Longtime Host Pat Sajak With Hilarious One-Liners

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Wheel of Fortune continues to celebrate the legacy of host Pat Sajak as his retirement quickly approaches.

After 40-plus years of hosting the beloved game show, Sajak has become a household name and a cherished tv icon, and will be missed dearly by fans. In honor of his remarkable career, the show recently posted a Reel on May 16 to their Instagram, this time highlighting some of the host’s best one-liners.

Sajak, who began hosting Wheel in 1981, has entertained millions with his quick wit and charming personality. The latest compilation Reel showcases the 77-year-olds humor, capturing moments that have left both contestants and viewers in stitches. One clip showed contestants failing to solve a puzzle about a wood burning stove, to which Sajak quipped, “We pretty much burned everything in sight.”

Another hilarious clip captured a moment where contestants kept answering a puzzle very early on in the round incorrectly with answers involving a horse. Sajak first responds with “That’s amazing, and it’s wrong!”, followed up by, “Who said anything about a horse!?” while flailing his arms.

Fans on Instagram were quick to express their admiration for the host. “What a great montage of missolves! I’m hoping that tomorrow they’ll show hilarious bonus round celebrations through the years” commented one hopeful fan. Another fan noted, “Been loving these clips! Pat is so hilarious!! 😂😂❤️❤️ He will be sorely missed! Not going to be the same at all without him! And you can tell as the time is dwindling down, that Vanna is going to miss him so much😢.”

As the end of an era draws near, the show has been celebrating Sajak’s contributions in various ways. Throughout the week, episodes have featured highlights of his funniest moments and memorable interactions with contestants which have then later been shared to Instagram.

Ryan Seacrest is set to take over hosting duties for Season 42 this fall. Seacrest, known for his work on American Idol and as a television and radio personality, has big shoes to fill. Fans are hopeful that Seacrest will bring his own unique flair to the show while honoring the foundation Sajak has built over the years.