Wheel of Fortune’s newly retired Pat Sajak steps out publicly with wife Lesly Brown for first time in seven years in LA

PAT Sajak has made spending time with his loved ones a priority after retirement from Wheel of Fortune.

The newly-retired host and Lesly Brown enjoyed lunch in California on June 4.

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Pat Sajak and his wife, Lesly Brown, were photographed eating lunch with friends at Ivy at the Shore on June 4Credit: Coleman-Rayner

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The couple, who wore business-casual clothing, stepped out together for the first time in seven years, in CaliforniaCredit: Coleman-Rayner

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The outing came just days before Pat’s final Wheel of Fortune episode aired in June 7Credit: Wheel of Fortune
Pat, 77, was photographed days before his final episode of Wheel of Fortune aired.

He and Lesly, 59, joined friends at a Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica.

Lesly wore jeans, a white blouse with flowers on it, and brown open-toed heels.

She added a clutch and designer sunglasses to her look and had her wavy brown hair down and flowing behind her.

Pat ditched the usual suit look and instead wore blue dress pants, a white collard shirt, and a blue sweater over it.

He added black dress shoes and designer shades to complete the look.

RARE OUTING

This is the first time the couple has been photographed out together in seven years.

Pat was seen getting out of his car and then had a slip of paper and a wad of money in his hand as he and Lesly and another couple entered the restaurant.

The couple, who is known for their privacy, was photographed enjoying their lunch outside.

They enjoyed the sea breeze as they chatted with their friends.

Ivy at the Shore is very close to the Pacific Ocean and is very popular amongst older residents.

Despite the fact that Pat’s final episode aired on June 7, he has been done filming the show since April, so he has more time for family and friends.

HATS OFF TO HIM

In May, Pat was spotted out on an errand alone.

He wore jeans, a maroon button-down shirt, tan slip-on shoes, a baseball cap, and sunglasses on May 22.

Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline

Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts

Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981

He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)

Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since

After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982

Pat hosted with Susan for one season

He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS

For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place

In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS

He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991

The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future

In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement

Pat carried a box out from a store that prints pictures and shreds documents.

He had his key in the other hand.

Later, Pat was photographed taking his dry-cleaning to his car.

FINAL BOW

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Pat was seen getting out of his car in a navy sweater and jeansCredit: Coleman-Rayner

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The former host had a slip of paper and a wad of cash in his hand before entering the restaurantCredit: Coleman-Rayner
After 41 seasons, Pat’s final episode aired on June 7 at 7:30pm on ABC.

At the end of the episode, he held back tears as he delivered one final message to the Wheel community.

“Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” he said in the video.

“I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to start with all watching out there.”

“It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” he said, tearing up.

“And I’ve always felt that privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun.”

Pat thanked viewers for allowing him into their lives.

He ended by thanking the crew and Vanna.

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The couple lives a very private life since they got married in 1989Credit: Coleman-Rayner

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Pat, Lesly, and their friends had a view of the Pacific Ocean as they dinedCredit: Coleman-Rayner

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Pat thanked Vanna white and all of the crew on Wheel during his final moments on the game showCredit: Wheel of Fortune