Pat Sajak dons out-there suit while making teary-eyed confession after Wheel of Fortune retirement news

PAT Sajak has opted for a bold pink suit never seen on Wheel of Fortune while sharing an emotional new video.

A distressed Pat, 76, spoke about the wildfire-stricken Hawaii- a place closer to his heart than expected.

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Pat Sajak looked extremely somber despite his flashy suitCredit: KHON

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He went on to share how much Hawaii means to him while holding back tearsCredit: KHON

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Pat spent ‘the entire month of June’ in ‘wondeful’ Hawaii and also starred in a play for charity there after announcing his retirementCredit: KHON/Twitter
On Wednesday, the Wheel of Fortune figure resurfaced to join the fleet of celebrities asking for extra help in Hawaii.

Pat wore an eye-catching pink patterned blazer, a darker pink shirt, a large watch, and red pants as he addressed the camera for local station KHON.

His look was far from the dark, pulled-back suits he wears while hosting.

Meanwhile, Pat’s plea was extremely heartfelt and personal, and his blue eyes looked watery as he shared how much Hawaii meant to him.

‘I ASK YOU ALL NOW, PLEASE’

“Hi, I’m Pat Sajak,” the host began while his voice trembled.

“I spent the entire month of June in Hawaii, including several wonderful days on the beautiful island of Maui.

“It is so shocking, so sad to see what has happened there.

“So I ask you all now, today, please.

“Support the Hawaii Red Cross to help those directly affected by these wildfires.

“Every dollar you give goes directly to those in need. Mahalo.”

The Chicago-born TV personality holds a special place in his heart for Hawaii.

The venerable game show star splits his time there and in California, where he owns a $5.5M home near Sony Pictures Studios.

In June, Pat quietly starred in a Neil Simon play in Oahu called Sunshine Boys.

All of the proceeds from the play benefitted the Hawaii Theatre Center.

The deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century struck Maui this week.

Of the 106 bodies that have been found so far, only five have been identified.

‘THE TIME HAS COME’

On June 12, 2023, Pat told fans in a personal note on Twitter: “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.

“It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.”

He will host until June 2024, when he will step down in place of Ryan Seacrest.

Ryan, 42, shared in a statement reveling in the news: “I can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White.”

VANNA TO BE ‘REPLACED’

Vanna, 66, will miss a few episodes of Wheel of Fortune this fall.

Vanna contracted Covid-19 in late July while Wheel was filming its annual Teachers Week, which is scheduled to air in October.

Instead of halting production, producers decided to bring in a sub, according to Puck News.

They contacted Teacher of the Year recipient, Bridgette Donald-Blue, to replace Vanna on the letter board for the week of episodes.

Vanna’s absence from the show will be her first in nearly 30 years- and third time since she began in 1982, Pat in 1981.

But a source told TV Line the beloved game show had no choice in not waiting for Vanna to recuperate.

The insider explained on Friday that production on Teachers Week was forced to continue without Vanna because of the set-in-stone schedule.

They shared: “Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the academic school year starting, it was not feasible to reschedule that day.”

The source continued: “In keeping with the Teachers Week theme, Bridgette Donald-Blue graciously agreed fill in for Vanna for those five episodes.”

That said, Wheel kept Vanna on the board for the second tape day of the special.

Wheel rescheduled the following day’s taping to accommodate Vanna’s absence.

Thus, Vanna will be out for one week’s episodes but not the entire two-week stretch.

VANNA LAWYERS UP ‘FOR ALL WOMEN’

Pat’s longtime co-host is also demanding a hefty raise after his retirement.

Vanna wants a well-earned pay bump as she reportedly makes half of what Pat makes now and hasn’t gotten a raise in 18 years.

TMZ previously confirmed that Vanna makes about $3 million annually.

According to the outlet, Pat makes about $15 million annually.

Sources told People: “50 percent of Pat’s salary is so outrageous that no one in their right mind could say that it’s fair.

The negotiation is asking for much more than 50 percent of his salary. It’s asking for the same pay – if not more.”

Negotiations between Vanna and Sony have become “very difficult,” an insider close to the situation also told TMZ.

Another source claimed the hostess “feels like it’s a statement for all women” and is reportedly negotiating for “a minimum of what is fair.”

This also comes as fans love Pat’s daughter Maggie Sajak, 28, hoping the social media correspondent gets a bigger role when Pat retires.

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The game show legend asked fans to chip in while wearing a totally different look than from TVCredit: Getty

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Vanna White is in unresolved contract negotiations, and fans also hope Pat’s daughter Maggie gets a bigger role when he retires in June 2024Credit: Getty