Kimmel’s Jokes
Kimmel humorously asked if “right in the b*tt” was a common phrase for Williams. With a straight face, Williams replied, “I have never used those words in sequential order a day in my life, Jimmy.” Despite the unexpected guess, Williams, who won $9,500, remained upbeat. “I am spreading a lot of smiles around the world,” he said.
Show Reaction
During the show, Sajak simply said “no” to Williams’ guess and moved on to contestant Blake, who exclaimed, “This is the best!” Sajak laughed and added, “Yeah, that’s, that’s it. I think.” Williams humorously acknowledged Blake’s correct answer. As the game continued, Sajak noted, “Well, Tavaris, you’ve already made an impression on us.” Williams apologized, and Sajak reassured him, “We’ll figure out a way to handle that tastefully,” amid continued laughter.
Social Media Buzz
Social media users celebrated the clip, calling it “Wheel of Fortune Hall of Fame”-worthy. One user, an 83-year-old fan, commented, “Moments like this are rare and make it all worth it.” Others deemed it the “greatest moment in Wheel of Fortune history,” with Merriam-Webster’s official X account joining in, tweeting, “Yes, we saw the Wheel of Fortune clip you can stop giving it to us.”
End of an Era
This season marks the end of Pat Sajak’s tenure, as he retires after hosting since 1981. The 77-year-old Emmy winner announced his retirement in June 2023, stating, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which starts in September, will be my last.”
Ryan Seacrest will take over, while Vanna White will extend her contract. Sajak’s final episode airs on June 7, concluding an extraordinary 41-year career.
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