Pat Sajak tells his daughter Maggie he wants grandchildren

Pat Sajak is ready for his daughter to have kids amid her budding romance with Ross McCall.

The “Wheel of Fortune” host, 77, shared his desire to become a grandfather while being interviewed by Maggie Sajak about his time on the game show before his retirement.

“I’m perfectly happy if it just means I get to continue my crosswords and play with my grandchildren. Hint hint hint. No pressure,” he joked in a clip obtained Monday by “Good Morning America.”

Pat added: “It’s been a great 40 years and I’m looking forward to everything that lies ahead. »

His comments about grandchildren come after the game show’s social correspondent Maggie was spotted showing PDA with McCall in March.

Maggie, 29, and the “White Collar” actor, 48, were seen kissing and holding hands as they enjoyed a romantic stroll in Los Angeles at the time. They also showed love for each other on social media.

McCall was previously engaged to Jennifer Love Hewitt in 2007 and Alessandra Mastronardi in 2021.

Pat also told his daughter that he was ready for new adventures after hosting “Wheel” for more than four decades.

“I’ve always told you, you’ve heard me say this dozens of times: I’d rather leave a few years too early than a few years too late,” he said.

The Emmy winner announced in June 2023 that he would be stepping down from the series.

Its last episode, which is also the finale of season 41, airs this Friday.

“This was announced a long time ago, almost a year ago. So I had time to get used to it,” he said in the interview. “And it was a little bit melancholic and all that, but I appreciate it, I take it all in and I reflect on this great race.”

Pat said the series was “more than a popular show” to him during its historic run.

“We have become part of popular culture. And more importantly, we have become an integral part of people’s lives. And it’s been terribly rewarding,” he shared.

Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat as host, while Vanna White is expected to continue working on the puzzle after negotiating a “substantial pay increase” from her current $3 million annual salary.