Jared Leto Makes Surprise Appearance Hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for April Fools’ Day
The actor’s appearance on Monday’s show left some viewers scratching their heads.
Jared Leto is all about doing the unexpected, even if that means dropping in for a guest host spot on Wheel of Fortune.
On Monday, the 52-year-old Morbius actor surprised fans both at home and in the audience of the iconic fill-in-the-blank game show when he walked out on stage at the top of the April 1 episode. In clips posted to social media, Leto is seen walking out with the show’s longtime letter-turner, Vanna White, as they were introduced by a voiceover.
“Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,” the announcer said as the audience clapped loudly.
After hitting their mark, the long-haired Suicide Squad actor turned to White, 67, and wished her a great show as he went over to the wheel to start the game, sans any mention of why he was acting in the role.
“Alright everybody, grab those devices, it’s time to give away some money,” he told the episode’s three contestants — each looking slightly puzzled by the swapping out of the show’s traditional host, Pat Sajak.
The impromptu appearance from the Academy Award-winning actor was quickly explained on Facebook to be an April Fools’ Day joke.
“Did you notice anything different in tonight’s show?! #AprilFools,” the account shared late Monday evening with their more than 1 million followers.
In the comments, the show’s devoted fans flooded the section with their relief and excitement over the appearance from Leto, who is known to be at the center of odd headlines, including his October bungee jump onto the stage of a music festival and his climbing of the Empire State building just weeks after that to announce a new Thirty Seconds to Mars album.
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