There was an outpouring of emotion on social media as users reacted to Pat Sajak’s final show as host of Wheel of Fortune . The longtime game show host, 77, called time on his hosting gig after 41 seasons on Friday night. On X/Twitter, many users wrote that they were in tears during his last appearance.
One user wrote simply: “Here we go. Let the waterfall tears begin. #wheeloffortune”.
While another added : “Watching Pat Sajak‘s last #WheelOfFortune show is so sad I’m gonna cryyyy”. Several users also reflected nostalgically on what a fixture Sajak had been in their lives over the last four decades. One wrote in a message to Sajak: “Thank you.
You were part of my childhood- my grandmothers faithfully watched every night.” Another claimed that Sajak’s presence onscreen had changed cultural habits, writing: “Pat Sajak helped change the American culture with how many families ate in front of a TV instead of at the table because of him.” Many more fans offered sincere messages, including one who wrote : “Watching [Pat Sajak] last episode of being the host of [Wheel of Fortune]! Thank you for bringing joy in the game show industry.
I loved watching this show so much, from Disney week to celebrating the holidays, even Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is great.” In a preview clip of the final episode, Sajak thanked viewers for “allowing me into your lives.” “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go.
And I want to start with all of you watching.
