'Wheel of Fortune' star Pat Sajak gives rare glimpse into retirement in viral social media spotlight

Pat Sajak isn't solving puzzles anymore - he's stealing the spotlight on social media.

"POV: you're out to dinner with your parents," the social media text said.

"It's OK," he lip-synced. "It's on the house."

"I love how much you spend with your parents, especially your father. Its hard to find these days.." another added.

The lighthearted exchange is just the latest example of Pat embracing a more relaxed chapter of life after stepping away from television.

Fans once again chimed in.

"Miss seeing your dad on The Wheel it's not the same," one commenter wrote.

"Love that you and your Dad are so close and he goes along with stuff. He's a cool Dad!" another shared.

In February, Pat appeared in another clip, strutting down a hallway while lip-syncing to K-Pop star Jennie's remix of the artist Tame Impala's "Dracula."

"The perfect censoring with the hands. That's a seasoned TV man!" one TikTok user wrote.

"Pat's looking healthy and rested," another commented.

"Man, do we miss Pat. No shade to Ryan [Seacrest] though," another added.

"Hope he's enjoying his retirement!" a fan shared.

Another "Wheel of Fortune" fan echoed the sentiment: "He's looking so happy as always! I was on the show 15 years ago and he was such a pleasure in person to meet!"

Other comments read, "I miss Pat on my TV!"

Pat announced in June 2023 that he would step down from hosting "Wheel of Fortune," closing the book on a four-decade run that made him one of the most recognizable faces on television.

Weeks later, Ryan Seacrest was named his successor, ushering in a new era for the long-running game show.

Meanwhile, co-host Vanna White signed a contract extension that will keep her on the show through the 2025-2026 season, maintaining a familiar presence for longtime viewers.

"Wheel of Fortune" first premiered in 1975, with Pat taking over hosting duties in 1981. White joined the following year, cementing a partnership that would span decades.