Pat Sajak jokes about Montana in beach retirement video

Pat Sajak, the longtime host of "Wheel of Fortune," offered a humorous glimpse into his retirement over the weekend, claiming in a social media video that he had moved to Montana while appearing to be on a tropical beach. The video, posted on June 14, 2026, prompted a wave of amused reactions from fans online.

In the brief clip, Sajak, 79, greeted his followers by saying he knew many had been wondering how he was doing. "I'm enjoying life," he said. "I moved here to Montana and everything is going just great." The visual backdrop, however, featured a swimming pool, palm trees, and an ocean view, starkly contrasting with the landlocked, mountainous state he named. He leaned into the joke, concluding, "You'll have to excuse me, I have some cattle to attend to. Here, boy!" as the sound of a cow mooing played off-camera.

The post generated numerous playful comments from users who noted the discrepancy. One remarked on the "pretty large body of water for a mountainous region," while another questioned, "Who knew Montana had palm trees?"

Sajak retired from hosting the daily syndicated version of "Wheel of Fortune" in 2024 after more than four decades, though he continued with...