Keeping it in the family! Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, is gearing up to make her Wheel of Fortune hosting debut.The 28-year-old Maryland native — whose 76-year-old father has emceed the game show since 1981 — is slated to fill in for her dad and his cohost, Vanna White, during the Wednesday, May 10, episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.“Warming up for Wednesday,” Maggie captioned a Monday, May 8, Boomerang of herself walking in front of the show’s famous puzzle board.
In the clip, which she shared via her Instagram Story, Maggie wore a yellow long-sleeve blouse tucked into a black miniskirt and black high-heeled shoes.During Wednesday’s episode, Pat and White will face off against Jeopardy!
cohosts Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings in a special episode dubbed “Ultimate Host Night.” All proceeds from the episode, which marks White’s first time competing on the game show, will be donated to charity.Bialik, 47, shared a teaser for the pre-taped show via Instagram on Monday. “I hope to make Vanna proud,” Maggie says in the clip, dressed in a floor-length red gown.
Her father then replies, “I think I’m gonna cry.”The law student also appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Monday to promote her hosting gig, serving as the clubhouse’s “bartender” for the evening.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesSince 2021, Maggie has been Wheel of Fortune’s sole social correspondent, providing viewers with behind-the-scenes information about the program.“The Wheel of Fortune staff and crew have always been like an extended family and I’m thrilled to be working with them,” she said in a statement about her role shared via the show’s website. “It’s a real privilege to be able to treat the show’s longtime
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