However, because Sajak’s health situation was of the emergency variety, the pressure was on to find a worthy substitute.
Thankfully, though, arguably the best option possible was already in prime position, even if she was used to standing about 30 feet away.
Had Pat Sajak been going on a month-long vacation that had been booked and planned months ahead of time, it’s possible that the Wheel of Fortune producers might have reached out to other entertainers to gauge their interest in taking a weeks-long hosting residency.