Pat Sajak's Daughter Shares Sweet Glimpse Into Bond After His Wheel of Fortune Retirement

Maggie Sajak's TikTok video captures a lighthearted dinner outing with her dad, the former longtime Wheel of Fortune host.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:09pm

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Nearly two years after Pat Sajak retired from hosting Wheel of Fortune, his daughter Maggie Sajak shared a glimpse into their relationship in a TikTok video. The video shows the two out for a sushi dinner, with Maggie playfully asking her dad how much she owes. Pat jokingly replies that it's "on the house." Maggie's post comes as Pat, 79, has taken on new acting projects, including a revival of the play Prescription: Murder in Hawaii, while maintaining his close friendship with former co-host Vanna White.

Why it matters

Pat Sajak's retirement from Wheel of Fortune after over four decades as host marked the end of an era for the long-running game show. Maggie's social media post provides a rare personal look into how Pat has adjusted to life after the show, highlighting the strong bond between the father and daughter.

The details

In the TikTok video, Maggie lip-syncs to the audio prompt "How much do I owe you?" before her dad Pat chimes in, "It's OK, it's on the house." Maggie then quips in the caption, "I'll trade you 2 lipliners and a piece of gum." The 31-year-old's post comes nearly two years after Pat, 79, stepped down as Wheel of Fortune host, with Ryan Seacrest taking over. While Pat said he was "realistic" about the acting projects that would come his way in retirement, he has since starred in a revival of the 1962 play Prescription: Murder in Honolulu. Meanwhile, Pat's close friendship with former co-host Vanna White, 69, has remained strong, with Vanna saying their bond is "like slipping into something very comfortable."

  • In March 2023, Maggie Sajak shared the TikTok video of her dinner outing with her dad Pat.
  • Pat Sajak retired from hosting Wheel of Fortune in June 2024 after over 40 years on the show.
  • In July 2023, Pat starred in a revival of the play Prescription: Murder in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The players

Pat Sajak

The former longtime host of Wheel of Fortune, who retired from the show in 2024 after over 40 years. He has since taken on new acting projects, including a revival of the play Prescription: Murder.

Maggie Sajak

Pat Sajak's 31-year-old daughter, who shared a lighthearted TikTok video of herself and her dad out for dinner after his Wheel of Fortune retirement.

Vanna White

The co-host of Wheel of Fortune, who joined the show in 1982 and has maintained a close friendship with Pat Sajak even after his retirement.

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What they’re saying

“It's like slipping into something very comfortable. I mean that in the best possible way. It's just comfortable.”

— Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune Co-Host

“I'm realistic enough to know the people aren't gonna be banging my door down, but I'll take projects if they come.”

— Pat Sajak

What’s next

Pat Sajak is expected to continue pursuing acting projects in his retirement, while maintaining his close friendship with former Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White.

The takeaway

Pat Sajak's retirement from Wheel of Fortune after over four decades as host marks the end of an era, but his strong bond with daughter Maggie and continued connection to the show's legacy suggest he is embracing the next chapter of his life with positivity and gratitude.