May 24th 2024.
In the latest episode of Wheel of Fortune, the game show's reputation for being a wholesome family program was called into question when a contestant's answer left the audience in shock. The task at hand was to fill in the blanks of a well-known phrase, with the clue being "_ _ _ _ _N T_E _ _ _T!’" Contestant Tavaris seemed confident as he buzzed in and confidently declared, "Right in the butt!" The audience gasped and laughed while another player exclaimed, "Whaaatttt?" Tavaris, realizing his mistake, widened his eyes in shock.
Host Pat Sajak, who has been the face of the show for an impressive 43 years, informed Tavaris that his answer was incorrect. Another contestant quickly swooped in with the right answer, "This is the best!" Tavaris, in an attempt to redeem himself, hilariously guessed that the phrase spelled out "right in the butt." The other contestants and the audience burst into laughter at the mistake.
Naturally, the clip went viral on social media, with users calling it one of the best moments in Wheel of Fortune history. As @brainburrito put it, "One for the annals of 'Wheel' history." @mattwestrick6088 exclaimed, "The answer made him a hero. The face afterward made him a legend." @MichaeldeFilippi added, "Laughed so hard seeing this live today." Even @1980futureclone chimed in, stating, "This is the best Wheel of Fortune answer ever!"
This memorable episode was one of Pat's last duties as host before his retirement on June 7. He has been the face of the show since 1981 and has been nominated for 19 Daytime Emmys for outstanding game show host, winning three times. He also holds the Guinness World Records title for "having the longest career as a game show host for the same show." While he may no longer be the face of the competition, Pat will continue to be involved as a consultant for the next three years.
Wheel of Fortune has been a staple on American television since 1975, originally hosted by Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford. Despite the change in hosts, the show has remained a popular and beloved game show for over four decades. Do you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures? The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you! You can reach us by email, phone, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We can't wait to hear from you!
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