Pat Sajak (left) and Benedict Cumberbatch.Photo: getty (2)
Pat Sajakapologized toBenedict Cumberbatchafter admitting that he didn’t know the actor during a recent episode ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortune.
On Sunday, celebritiesTatyana Ali,Haley Joel OsmentandCurtis Stoneall competed on the show for the chance to win up to $1 million for charity.
At one point during the game, Ali — who is best known for her role as Ashley Banks onThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air— solved a puzzle with the answer, “Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch.”
Sajak then admitted that he actually had no idea, telling Ali with a laugh, “I didn’t have the answer so I pretended like I was just saying, ‘So tell us. I, of course, know it but you tell us.’ And that was a little host trick.”
Sajak added, “My apologies, Mr. Cumberbatch. But I spend a lot of time in my basement. I have no idea what’s going on.”
Benedict Cumberbatch.Monica Schipper/Getty
“Our apologies, Benedict Cumberbatch! #CelebrityWheelOfFortune” the accounttweeted beside a laughing face emoji.
In response, some fans expressed their surprise that Sajak didn’t know who theSherlockactor was.
“How could anyone in show business not know Benedict really? He’s one of the best actors today"wrote one user.
“Sounds like you have found someone to compete in an upcoming Celebrity Wheel of Fortune!“joked someone else.
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Cumberbatch, 45, is best known for his roles as Sherlock Holmes inSherlock, Dr. Stephen Strange inDr. Strangeand the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films as well as Alan Turing inThe Imitation Game. Most recently, the British actor starred as Phil Burbank in Netflix’sThe Power of the Dog, which hasbeen garnering awards buzz.
As fans of Cumberbatch know, his talents on screen have earned him several accolades, including an Emmy Award and multiple nominations for Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Academy Award.
Osment ended up winning Sunday’s episode ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortune. He earned a total of $139,950 for theLos Angeles Regional Food Bank.
source: people.com
