‘Disrespectful’ TV host blasted after telling guest to ‘shut up’ | FF5769I | 2024-01-21 21:08:01
'Disrespectful' TV host blasted after telling guest to 'shut up' | FF5769I | 2024-01-21 21:08:01
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak has caused a stir after telling a contestant to 'shut up'.
The presenter, 77, has held the position since 1981, and has gained a number of awards for it, however announced final yr that this would be his final season.
On Tuesday's episode, he left fans fuming after telling a participant to 'shut up', though it appeared he was joking.
Contestant Angela couldn't maintain back her excitement as Pat revealed she had gained.
He began by saying 'Based on my math…' but was reduce off by her squealing: 'Shut up!'
'You didn't mean that personally,' Pat replied, to which Angela corrected: 'No, never!'
Pat went on: 'Based on my math, by $233 you are the winner with $11,900.'
As Angela celebrated her win, Pat hit again at her: 'Shut up!'
He then laughed it off, making it clear he was just mimicking her earlier comment.
However fans weren't keen on it, with one X consumer, @Ecupirategirl03. writing: '@WheelofFortune @PatSajak was highly disrespectful an inappropriate on the show that aired as we speak (1/16/24). The contestant Angela yelled in excitement after profitable and was informed "Will you shut up!" Angela did not need to be spoken to in that method. Joke or not. Do better.'
'We heard that too and have been horrified,' @matt79q added.
Others rushed to Pat's defence, with viewer @dogdaysofsumme2 saying: 'It was a humorous forwards and backwards.'
@lawyersfortrump additionally wrote: 'I was ready to be outraged at him however for those who go back and watch it, she says "SHUT UP!" when he walks as much as her. I feel he was persevering with the joke, although his tone and inflection have been harsh.'
@reidrosenthal1 stated: 'I don't watch @WheelofFortune very often but Pat Sajak didn't appear very pleased this nice lady just gained. She was excited and he advised her to close up????'
</div></figure> </div></figure> </div> Pat has been nominated for 19 Daytime Emmys for outstanding recreation show host, taking house the trophy 3 times.
He additionally holds the Guinness World Data title for 'having the longest career as a recreation show host for a similar present'.
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