Maggie Sajak Makes Dad Joke During ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Break, Just Like Pat

Maggie Sajak has been a recognizable presence on Wheel of Fortune since she was just a year old in 1996. Now actively involved with the game show, Maggie appears more frequently, and even though her father, former host Pat Sajak, has stepped down, she’s channeling his spirit, armed with delightful dad jokes.

Pat Sajak, now 77, officially retired from hosting Wheel of Fortune this summer. As a result, Ryan Seacrest will take over next season. Vanna White will continue as the letter turner and co-host. Maggie, who works on the show’s social media team, is keeping the show’s fans entertained during this break with amusing and wonderfully cheesy puns.

Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune is slated to kick off in September 2024, according to TV Insider. During the current hiatus, Maggie has been actively engaging with fans on social media to maintain the excitement.

Last Sunday, the 29-year-old posted on her Instagram account. The photo shared features Maggie looking radiant in a white dress adorned with a pale floral pattern. She has her golden hair loose and one arm stretched up the rope of the swing she’s perched upon, basking in dappled sunlight.

In stark contrast to the serene picture, her caption read, “My opinion on swings? Honestly, I go back and forth.”

Her 162,000 Instagram followers were quick to share their amusement at the humorous post. “I love dad jokes when they come from everyone, but our dad’s,” one user quipped. Another user responded, “Ha! I see what you did there!” while another vibrant comment read, “You inherited that humor from your dad!” Echoing these sentiments, one follower remarked, “Thank you, Pat Jr! Perfect and so pretty!”

Pat Sajak might have hosted Wheel of Fortune for over four decades, but he always emphasized that the true stars were the wheel itself and the loyal audience members. Maggie has been tirelessly working to keep the fans connected to the cherished Wheel of Fortune community.

Maggie began her career on the show during the 2021-2022 season as a social media correspondent. She continued her involvement into 2023, stepping in as a letter-turner while White competed as a contestant. Her expanding role on the show has elicited mixed responses from viewers. Some decry it as nepotism, while others hope she will take on a more permanent on-screen role.

What might the future hold for Maggie Sajak? One thing seems certain: she’ll continue serving up dad jokes that would make her father proud.