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NY Post
New York Post
22 Mar 2023


NextImg:‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak tackles contestant in bizarre moment

Pat Sajak beat a contestant — but not at the game.

In a seemingly bizarre move Tuesday, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak tried to tackle a contestant named Fred Jackson during the Hawaiin-themed show.

Jackson previously told Sajak that he’s a professional wrestler who does the sport “for fun.” He’s also a drama teacher, bar trivia host –and most recently a “Wheel of Fortune” winner who played a perfect game.

In a clip posted on the game show’s Instagram, Fred solves the puzzle phrase “his mind is wandering” for an additional $40,000 — making his grand total $75,800.

Fred, overcome with emotion from his massive win, was then tackled by the 76-year-old host.

Fans of the show were quick to comment on the awkward moment.

“Not only another Perfect Game, but another showdown with Pat vs. another contestant,” laughed one person.

“What was with Pat at the end,” questioned another.

“Don’t fall Pat,” said a third person.

In a seemingly bizarre move Tuesday, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak tried to tackle a contestant named Fred Jackson.
Wheel of Fortune

The contestant, who claimed to be a professional wrestler as well as a drama teacher and bar trivia host, said that he does the sport "for fun."

The contestant, who claimed to be a professional wrestler as well as a drama teacher and bar trivia host, said that he does the sport “for fun.”
Wheel Of Fortune

In a clip posted on the game show's Instagram, Fred is shown solving the puzzle which was the phrase "his mind is wandering" for an additional $40,000 making his grand total $75,800.

Fred solved the puzzle which was the phrase “his mind is wandering” for an additional $40,000 — making his grand total $75,800.
Wheel Of Fortune

Fred, overcome with emotion with his massive win, was then tackled by the 76-year-old host.

Fred, overcome with emotion with his massive win, was then tackled by the 76-year-old host.
Wheel Of Fortune

“I would never wrestle a contestant like Sajak was doing if I was host of Wheel of Fortune I do handshakes literally,” slammed a fourth person.

Other viewers found the exchange entertaining.

“That was a good one!! The end was so funn,” laughed one viewer.

“It was fun to watch,” said a second viewer.

The Post reached out to Sajak for comment.

This is not the first time Pat has made contestants feel uncomfortable on the show.

On a recent show, the host made fun of a person’s fear of fish by bringing out a toy and handing it to another contestant causing the scared woman to hide her face in her hands.

Sajak found himself in another hairy situation with fans when he pulled a man’s beard.