Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, 77, was spotted alongside his glamorous wife Lesly Brown, 59, for the first time in seven years, ahead of his final television episode.
The couple, known for their privacy, dined with friends at Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica on June 4, just days before Sajak’s final episode as host of the iconic game show.
With their final show airing on Friday (it was taped on April 5), Sajak and Brown took some time to enjoy a quiet gathering with friends, soaking in the ocean breeze from their window table at the popular restaurant, that houses a clientele. of old Hollywood personalities.
The rare sighting comes as Sajak prepares to say goodbye to Wheel of Fortune after 43 years at the helm. Guinness World Records recognizes him as the longest-running game host on a single show.
Exclusive photos from Dailymail.com show Sajak, known for his stylish style and age-defying looks, looking dapper in a navy blue crew-neck sweater and jeans.
Beloved Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, 77, was spotted alongside his glamorous wife Lesly Brown, 59, for the first time in seven years, ahead of his final television episode.
The couple, known for their privacy, dined with friends at Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica on June 4, just days before Sajak’s final episode as host of the iconic game show airs.
The departure comes as Sajak prepares to bid farewell to Wheel of Fortune after 43 years at the helm.
Meanwhile, Brown, a former model who once appeared in the pages of Playboy’s ‘Women of Washington’ issue, wore a chic floral top, high-waisted jeans and designer sunglasses.
The couple’s love story began after Sajak’s divorce from his previous wife, Sherrill, in 1986.
Pat and Lesly married on New Year’s Eve 1989, and their marriage gave birth to two children: Patrick, 33, and Maggie, 29, who followed in her father’s footsteps and landed a role on Wheel of Fortune alongside to Vanna White and the incoming host. Ryan Seacrest.
The veteran host, 77, has hosted the show since 1981, but announced he would retire last June after season 41.
Ahead of Pat’s final episode this Friday, he sat down for a Good Morning America interview with his daughter Maggie and explained why now is the “right time” to leave.
The couple, known for their privacy, dined with friends at Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica on June 4, just days before Sajak’s final episode as host of the iconic game show.
Sajak, known for his stylish style, looked dapper in a navy blue crew-neck sweater and jeans.
Pat and Lesly were married on New Year’s Eve 1989.
Meanwhile, Brown, a former model who once appeared in the pages of Playboy’s ‘Women of Washington’ issue, wore a chic floral top, high-waisted jeans and designer sunglasses.
Maggie, 29, who serves as the show’s social media correspondent, asked: “What made you decide that this is the right time to leave the show?”
“I’ve always said, you’ve heard me say this dozens of times: I’d rather be gone a couple years early than too late,” Pat responded.
‘Could I still do it? Yes. I think I could for a while. (But) there are also other things in life that we would like to do.’
He continued: ‘I’m enjoying this last year. It’s been a fantastic 40 years. I’m looking forward to whatever comes.”
The couple’s love story began after Sajak’s divorce from his previous wife, Sherrill Sajak, in 1986.
While Pat has said he is open to new projects, he is looking forward to a simple life.
This is what they were like: Pat and Lesly were at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 1992 for the premiere of the Billy Crystal movie Mr. Saturday Night
The rare sighting comes as Sajak prepares to say goodbye to Wheel of Fortune after 43 years at the helm.
Pat with Vanna White and actor Dwight Schultz on Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune in 1985, four years after he first took over the hosting job from Chuck Woolery.
Pat, 77, sat down with his daughter Maggie, 29, to discuss why it was the right time to leave.
While Pat has said he is open to new projects, he is looking forward to the simple life.
“I’m happy if it means I’ll continue doing my crossword puzzles and playing with my grandchildren,” she told her daughter, before adding, “Hint, hint.” No pressure.’
Concluding the talk, Maggie said: ‘The show means a lot to us. It has been a great gift and you have turned what could have been simply an executioner into a cultural phenomenon.
“So thank you for these incredible 40 years,” he added, as he began to choke up.
Pat then stood up to give her daughter, who was visibly overcome with emotion, a hug.
The outgoing host will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest, 49, while longtime letter deliverer Vanna White, 67, will remain on the show.