Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, 77, was spotted with his glamorous wife Lesly Brown, 59, for the first time in seven years – ahead of his final TV 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.
When his final show aired Friday — it was taped April 5 — Sajak and Brown took some time to leisurely catch up with friends, enjoying the ocean breeze from their window table at the popular restaurant, which hosts a clientele . of old Hollywood personalities.
This 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 show host on a single show.
Exclusive photos from Dailymail.com show Sajak, known for his slick style and age-defying looks, looking dapper in a navy blue crew-neck sweater and jeans.
Much-loved Wheel of Fortune presenter Pat Sajak, 77, was spotted with his glamorous wife Lesly Brown, 59, for the first time in seven years – ahead of his final TV 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.
The outing comes as Sajak prepares to say goodbye to Wheel of Fortune after 43 years at the helm
Meanwhile, Brown, a former model who once graced the pages of Playboy’s “Women of Washington” issue, wore an elegant 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 tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in 1989, and their marriage produced two children: Patrick, 33, and Maggie, 29, who has followed in her father’s footsteps and landed a role alongside Vanna White and the new presenter in the Wheel of Fortune. Ryan Seacrest.
The presenter, 77 years old, has hosted the show since 1981, but announced last June that he would retire after the 41st season.
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 slick style, looked dapper in a navy blue crew neck sweater and jeans
Pat and Lesly married on New Year’s Eve in 1989
Meanwhile, Brown, a former model who once graced the pages of Playboy’s “Women of Washington” issue, wore an elegant floral top, high-waisted jeans and designer sunglasses.
Maggie, 29, the show’s social media correspondent, asked: “What made you decide now is the right time to leave the show?”
“I’ve always said, you’ve heard me say this dozens of times, I’d rather leave a few years too early than too late,” Pat replied.
‘Could I still do it? Yes. I think I could do that for a while. [But] There are also some other things in life that we would like to do.”
He continued, “I’m enjoying this last year. It’s been a great 40 years. I look forward to what lies ahead.”
The couple’s love story began after Sajak’s divorce from his previous wife, Sherrill Sajak, in 1986.
Although Pat has said he is open to new projects, he is looking forward to the simple life
As they were: Pat and Lesly were at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 1992 for the premiere of the Billy Crystal film Mr. Saturday Night
This rare sighting comes as Sajak prepares to say goodbye to the 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 gig from Chuck Woolery
Pat, 77, sat down with his daughter Maggie, 29, to discuss why it was the right time to leave
Although Pat has said he is open to new projects, he is looking forward to the simple life.
“I’m happy if it means I can continue with my crosswords and play with my grandchildren,” he told his daughter, before adding: “Hint hint. No pressure.’
Concluding their conversation, Maggie said, “The show means the world to us. It was such a gift and you took what could have been an executioner and turned it into a cultural phenomenon.”
“So thank you for the wonderful forty-plus years,” she added, starting to choke up.
Pat then stood up to give his daughter – who was visibly overcome with emotion – a hug.
The outgoing host will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest, 49, while longtime letter-turner Vanna White, 67, will remain on the show.