Longtime Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak found himself in hot water following Monday’s show for mocking a contestant. Sajak has come under fire from fans recently for his unique style of condescending comedy, which some believe is too mean-spirited.
During the player introductions, Sajak mimicked contestant Chris Brimble’s speech impediment. Brimble has a lisp. After he described what he does for a living, instead of saying “I see,” Sajak said, “I thee.”
While the joke garnered a few laughs from production members and contestants off camera, some fans were not laughing. Several viewers took to Twitter to share their dismay and disappointment over Sajak’s comment.
Did @patsajak just mock one of the contestants?? @WheelofFortune @TMZ pic.twitter.com/brJIMEB4yh
— phil (@nicolegphil) February 23, 2021
