‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak tackles contestant in weird second
Pat Sajak beat a contestant — however not on the sport.
In a weird incident Tuesday, “Wheel of Fortune” host Sajak jokingly put a contestant named Fred Jackson in a chokehold after he performed an ideal sport.
Jackson had advised Sajak that he’s knowledgeable wrestler who does the game “for enjoyable.”
He’s additionally a drama instructor, bar trivia host — and a “Wheel of Fortune” winner on the Hawaii-themed episode.
In a clip posted on the game show’s Instagram, Jackson solves the puzzle phrase “His thoughts is wandering” for an extra $40,000 — making his grand complete $75,800.
Jackson is overcome with emotion from his large win, hugs another person onstage after which is tackled by the 76-year-old host.
Followers of the present had been fast to touch upon the awkward second.
“Not solely one other Excellent Sport, however one other showdown with Pat vs. one other contestant,” laughed one individual.

“What was with Pat on the finish,” questioned one other.
“Don’t fall Pat,” stated a 3rd individual.
“I’d by no means wrestle a contestant like Sajak was doing if I used to be host of Wheel of Fortune I do handshakes actually,” slammed a fourth individual.

Different viewers discovered the change entertaining.
“That was a great one!! The tip was so humorous,” laughed one viewer.
“It was enjoyable to observe,” stated a second viewer.

The Publish reached out to Sajak for remark.
This isn’t the primary time the host has made contestants really feel uncomfortable on the present.
On a current episode, Sajak made enjoyable of an individual’s worry of fish by bringing out a toy swimmer and handing it to a different contestant, inflicting the scared lady to cover her face in her fingers.
And per week earlier than that, Sajak discovered himself in one other bushy scenario with followers when he pulled a person’s beard.