WHEEL of Fortune fans have revealed how to tell when Pat Sajak “hates” a contestant on the show.
Viewers have shared that the host has a few different tells for when he dislikes a player and noted that he showcased them during Monday’s episode.
While fans blasted all three of the contestants on the latest Wheel of Fortune episode for being the “worst,” they noted that one in particular seemed to get on Pat’s nerves the most.
The host appeared to be annoyed by Erik, after the player had some bad guesses and made a few etiquette errors.
Along with Erik, and the others, being unable to solve a couple puzzles until they were almost completely filled out, he also lost out on some easy money.
One fan noted on Twitter toward the end of the show: “Anybody notice how when a contestant says ‘I’d like to solve’ before they’ve called a letter (rather than just blurting it out), Pat will kindly say they might want to call a letter first to get more money?
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“Tonight he was so disgusted he just said, ‘Yeah sure why not, go ahead, who needs more money!’ LMAO.”
This moment arrived when Erik had the chance to make some easy money without worry, as the wheel had already been spun and the dollar amount already determined.
He said he knew the answer but instead of first guessing a letter to earn the free money and then answering the puzzle, he confidently told Pat when it was his turn: “I’d like to solve.”
Pat, already seemingly annoyed with the contestant, didn’t even try to persuade him to consider guessing a letter first, as the social media user pointed out that he often would do for others.
“Sure, go ahead,” the host just told the player.
Erik guessed correctly with the solution of “A gentle giant,” and Pat could be heard shading him immediately afterward saying, “Yeah, why not? Who needs money these days?”
The contestant then chose his category for the bonus round, and Pat told viewers, while looking like he was about to roll his eyes, “All right, we’ll take a break and see how he does.”
Another fan pointed out: “It’s so obvious when Pat doesn’t like a contestant. And he HATES Erik.”
Fans have been commenting on Pat’s attitude on the show a lot lately, often calling for him to be removed as host.
Earlier this month, viewers begged for him to be fired or for him to “retire” after his roughly 40-year tenure.
One Twitter user simply wrote: “I wish Pat Sajak would retire from Wheel of Fortune.”
A second particularly terse viewer did not mince words, tweeting: “Pat Sajak has been a d**k for years.
“Especially to Vanna.
“But now he’s getting more d**kish to contestants. Fire the a*****e.”
In April, the National Enquirer reported that the Wheel of Fortune crew had, in the past, complained about the host’s behavior.
The publication dished on the alleged behind-the-scenes antics of the longtime host as his co-workers allegedly pleaded for him to be removed.
One staff member reportedly called the 75-year-old “a pompous jerk” and hoped “he’d either get with the program—or get lost.”
Though he recently had his 40th anniversary of hosting the show, those working alongside him were not in a celebratory mood when the milestone date came around.
A source told the media: “It’s no wonder no one on the show mentioned his 40th anniversary as host. He’s not a very well-liked guy.”
The harsh comments come as the TV personality’s behavior has been questioned, specifically his remarks towards co-host Vanna White.
Viewers slammed pat for an “inappropriate question” he asked the hostess a few weeks ago.
It all started innocently enough, as Pat asked his longtime co-star if she was an “opera buff?”
Vanna, 65, replied: “I’m not a buff, but I like opera.”
That’s when the Chicago native made a regretful ad-lib.
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“Have you ever watched opera in the buff?” Pat poked, adding, “I’m just curious.”
Vanna responded with a “No,” and forced out a laugh.
