Wheel of Fortune fans appalled by host Pat Sajak’s ‘absolutely inappropriate’ question to Vanna White

PAT Sajak is being slammed by Wheel of Fortune fans for asking what they say is an “inappropriate” question to co-host Vanna White.

After a professional opera singer won big on the game show, Pat and Vanna engaged in their usual end-of-episode chit chat.

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Pat Sajak made a questionable comment to co-host Vanna WhiteCredit: ABC

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Vanna seemed to laugh it off, but fans were upsetCredit: ABC
It all started innocently enough, as Pat asked his long-time co-host, if she was an “opera buff?”

Vanna, 65, replied: “I’m not a buff, but I like opera.”

That’s when the 75-year-old host made a regretful ad-lib.

“Have you ever watched opera in the buff?” Sajak poked, adding with a smile, “I’m just curious.”

Vanna responded with a “No,” and forced out a laugh.

But viewers weren’t as forgiving to the host.

“Shame on Pat for asking Vana if she had watched opera in the buff!!!!” One fan exclaimed.

“Someone please replace this man.” another viewer added. “(Pat Sajak) is absolutely inappropriate asking (Vanna) if she’s watched opera naked? Are you serious? Gross.”

While a third called on the show to review its sexual harassment policies.

“I felt that Pat crossed the line when he asked her if she had watched a particular TV show in the buff. That was inappropriate, not his business, and creates an uncomfortable work relationship and also not good for viewers.”

The clip in question has already been edited out of replays on the show’s official YouTube channel.

Pat himself has yet to specifically address the controversy, but seemed to foreshadow it in a recent tweet.

‘I’M DUE’

On April 5, the game show legend tweeted: “You know, it’s been over a week since I’ve stormed off the show, displayed erratic behavior, cheated someone out of their winnings, or insulted a player. I’m due.”

Indeed, Pat’s faux pas comes barely a month after fans came down on him for seeming to make light of a contestant’s personal and emotional backstory.

It all happened on an earlier episode, during the player interviews portion of the program.

That was when contestant Scott Ingwersen told a story about nearly losing his big toe, and wanting to use his 15 minutes of fame to thank the first responders who helped him.

According to Scott: “It’s important to know that when I was 12 years old, I was riding a 10-speed bike with flip-flops, and I fell and completely cut off the top of my toe.

“The next car that came by were two paramedics that were on their way to their job, and they said, ‘It’s just a laceration.’

But I didn’t know what that was, so it freaked me out even more.”

Scott went on to explain that the paramedics stayed to help him, quite possibly saving his toe.

“My toe is reattached, and I just want to say thank you to them 30 years later.”

But Pat was seemingly unimpressed, and even quieted down the applauding audience to share his displeasure.

“That may have been the most pointless story ever told. And you told it, Scott,” Pat said to the player. “Congratulations to you.”

FAN OUTCRY

Fans almost immediately voiced their support for Scott online, and attacked the long time host for his outburst.

One person tweeted: “Not the 1st time he’s been rude; Pat Sajak is just a grumpy old dude now.”

Another commented: “When did Pat Sajak get so cold-blooded?”

One fan demanded an apology, while another cut deeper: “Pat Sajak is such an a**hole. Who says to someone “that’s the most pointless story ever” when someone is opening up on National TV???”

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Pat and Vanna are long-standing hosts of the so-called ‘America’s Favorite Game Show’Credit: Getty

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But after Pat asked Vanna if she watches Opera ‘in the buff’ fans lashed outCredit: ABC

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Pat has ye to personally respond to the falloutCredit: ABC