Former “Wheel of Fortune” host, Pat Sajak, made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles. The 79-year-old was seen on Hollywood Boulevard at a ceremony honoring Air Supply’s Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Sajak dressed in a gray suit with a pink shirt. He took photos with the musicians and delivered a speech at the event.
During his remarks, Sajak humorously acknowledged his experience in the entertainment industry, saying, “I know a thing or two about longevity, having hosted my show for over 40 years.” He joked about understanding the challenge of staying relevant, while praising Graham and Russell for entertaining fans worldwide for over 50 years.
He lightened the mood further by quipping about getting an Air Supply logo tattooed on his chest, before reconsidering, mentioning that it might overshadow his imaginary nipple ring. “I’ll pause a moment while you poke out your mind’s eye,” he told the audience.
Sajak built his comedic flair by hosting “Wheel of Fortune” and later “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” for 41 years. He retired in 2024, passing the hosting responsibilities to Ryan Seacrest. After retiring from the game show, Sajak took on a starring role in the play “Prescription: Murder,” which ran from July 31 to August 10, 2025, at The Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Despite leaving the show, Sajak has kept in touch with fans. In June, he shared a video from Hawaii, strolling by the pool with palm trees and the ocean as his backdrop. “Hi! I know a lot of you have been wondering, asking me how I’m doing, and I’m enjoying life,” he said. “I moved here to Montana, and everything is going just great,” he added with humor. “So, I just want to say hello. You’ll have to excuse me, I have some cattle to attend to.”
Sajak also reflected on almost turning down the opportunity to host “Wheel of Fortune.” In an Instagram video in June 2024, he shared that when the chance to host came after Chuck Woolery’s departure in 1981, he initially doubted it was the right career move. He remarked, “Yes there are three R’s’ is not exactly a career mover,” indicating his initial uncertainty.
Despite initial hesitation, Sajak took over the daytime version of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1981 and the nighttime version in 1983, building a long-lasting legacy associated with the show.
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