A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant broke the show’s silence on host Pat Sajak’s upcoming retirement.
Rhachel Royal-Fortune from Durham, North Carolina, uniquely addressed Sajak’s retirement news Thursday in a spoken word poem.
“Now quite a lot of people, especially young people, are type of afraid of poetry,” Sajak, 77, said in the beginning of the episode as he got to know the contestants. “It’s a bit of daunting. But you do spoken word stuff?”
“Yes, Pat,” Royal-Fortune exclaimed. “I’ve been writing and performing spoken word poetry since I used to be 14 years old and I wrote something for you if I could share it with you.”
“Ooh, well, I’m taking a likelihood,” Sajak nervously admitted. “But go ahead.”
Royal-Fortune began, “Ever since I used to be a toddler, this has been my wish. Spinning the wheel No. 1 on my bucket list.
“To satisfy the amazing Pat Sajak, and the gorgeous Vanna White, and to represent for my family under these vibrant studio lights.”
She continued, “Thanks, Pat, for all you’ve done over these last 41 years. The grins, the jokes, the laughs, the cheers. Congrats in your retirement. We’ll miss you while you’re gone. Just do me one favor before you go and help me bring this money home.”
The group — and White — applauded Royal-Fortune’s performance while Sajak seemingly had no response.
“Very nice,” he finally said. “I’m leaving? The belongings you learn!” he joked, before thanking Royal-Fortune for her kind words.
Royal-Fortune went on to meet her wish. She ended up solving the ultimate puzzle round with the phrase “kicking things off” — earning her a bonus $50,000 prize.
The Post has contacted reps for “Wheel” for comment.
Sajak announced his retirement last September. His final show will are available in 2024, and Ryan Seacrest, 48, can be his successor.
Meanwhile, White, 66, will proceed to look on the show after a reported salary dispute. She officially renewing her contract in September through 2025-2026.
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant broke the show’s silence on host Pat Sajak’s upcoming retirement.
Rhachel Royal-Fortune from Durham, North Carolina, uniquely addressed Sajak’s retirement news Thursday in a spoken word poem.
“Now quite a lot of people, especially young people, are type of afraid of poetry,” Sajak, 77, said in the beginning of the episode as he got to know the contestants. “It’s a bit of daunting. But you do spoken word stuff?”
“Yes, Pat,” Royal-Fortune exclaimed. “I’ve been writing and performing spoken word poetry since I used to be 14 years old and I wrote something for you if I could share it with you.”
“Ooh, well, I’m taking a likelihood,” Sajak nervously admitted. “But go ahead.”
Royal-Fortune began, “Ever since I used to be a toddler, this has been my wish. Spinning the wheel No. 1 on my bucket list.
“To satisfy the amazing Pat Sajak, and the gorgeous Vanna White, and to represent for my family under these vibrant studio lights.”
She continued, “Thanks, Pat, for all you’ve done over these last 41 years. The grins, the jokes, the laughs, the cheers. Congrats in your retirement. We’ll miss you while you’re gone. Just do me one favor before you go and help me bring this money home.”
The group — and White — applauded Royal-Fortune’s performance while Sajak seemingly had no response.
“Very nice,” he finally said. “I’m leaving? The belongings you learn!” he joked, before thanking Royal-Fortune for her kind words.
Royal-Fortune went on to meet her wish. She ended up solving the ultimate puzzle round with the phrase “kicking things off” — earning her a bonus $50,000 prize.
The Post has contacted reps for “Wheel” for comment.
Sajak announced his retirement last September. His final show will are available in 2024, and Ryan Seacrest, 48, can be his successor.
Meanwhile, White, 66, will proceed to look on the show after a reported salary dispute. She officially renewing her contract in September through 2025-2026.
