Wheel of Fortune fans got a glimpse of their favorite former host, Pat Sajak, behind the scenes of the game show. In a new video, current host Ryan Seacrest said that in celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary,

Pat Sajak made a surprise cameo on Wheel of Fortune during the show's 50th anniversary episode and fans were shocked as they thought they were 'seeing things.'

Word on the street is that Pat Sajak wants his job back. After more than four decades as the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat hung up his hat and retired last year. Although he’s since been replaced by new host Ryan Seacrest,

Wheel of Fortune is currently airing its 42nd season, which kicked off in September 2024 and will run until June of this year. This marks Seacrest's first full season as the show's host, after taking over the job from Pat Sajak, who had been with Wheel since 1981 and retired at age 77 in June 2024.

Pat Sajak is under fire for how he treated Wheel of Fortune viewers and contestants. For more than 40 years, Pat served as the host of Wheel of Fortune. During his decades-long tenure, he became one of the most well-known game show hosts of his time.

The 78-year-old said farewell to his longtime hosting gig earlier this summer, but is now said to be looking for a way back in.

Wheel of Fortune is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, and the celebrations would not be complete without the presence of the beloved, now retired long-time host, Pat Sajak. The Tuesday, January 7 episode of Wheel was a special one as current host Ryan Seacrest paused the game portion of the show to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the various folks who work on the program.