Why Pat Sajak's Behavior On Wheel Of Fortune Is So Controversial

In an April 2022 episode of "Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak stirred up some controversy among viewers with some of his behavior on-screen. During his usual closing banter with hostess Vanna White, Sajak askedif White was an "opera buff," which he then followed up with, "Have you ever watched opera the buff?" White, in shock,

In an April 2022 episode of "Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak stirred up some controversy among viewers with some of his behavior on-screen. During his usual closing banter with hostess Vanna White, Sajak asked if White was an "opera buff," which he then followed up with, "Have you ever watched opera the buff?" White, in shock, replied, "No!"

The audience responded with uncomfortable laughter. Sajak said, "I'm just curious!" White, however, went along with the joke. "I'm just asking questions here," Sajak said, to which White added, "About opera!" Fans responded in shock to the comment, with one user on Twitter saying, "I feel like I just witnessed a #metoo moment on #WheelofFortune." Another suggested Sajak even be replaced as host. However, there were some in the YouTube comments section who had his back, including one person, who wrote, "I'm NOT a big fan but that WAS CLEARLY a joke that was FAR from offensive."

This was not the only time recently that Sajak's behavior caused controversy. During introductions in a March episode, contestant Scott Ingwersen told a story of how the tip of his toe was lacerated when he was 12. It got re-attached by some paramedics, Ingwersen took the opportunity to deliver a message to them: "I just wanna say thank you to them 30 years later." Sajak replied, "That may have been the most pointless story ever told. And you told it, Scott. Congratulations." Fans did not take kindly to this exchange either, with one Twitter user summarizing fans' frustration: "Love the show but Pats gotta go!"

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