Maggie Sajak Announces Relationship with Baseball Star Jackson Olson
Maggie Sajak, the 31-year-old daughter of legendary Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, has publicly confirmed her new romance with baseball player Jackson Olson. The couple shared their happy news via a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, delighting fans and followers.
A Magical Disneyland Announcement
The announcement featured a charming photograph of the pair embracing at Disneyland, capturing a moment of pure joy. Maggie Sajak sported Minnie Mouse ears, a white top, and a black mini skirt, while Olson, 28, looked relaxed in a grey Nike t-shirt and black shorts with his arm wrapped around her. The caption simply read, 'Applications closed,' a playful nod to Olson's previous humorous search for a girlfriend.
Reactions from Friends and Fans
Olson's Savannah Bananas teammate, Kyle Jackson, was among the first to congratulate the couple, commenting 'Let’s goooo' on the post. Another baseball player, Travis Moniot of the Texas Tailgaters, quipped, 'Some would say this is a big-time announcement… I’d say it's Minnie.' Fans expressed their enthusiasm, with one noting, 'Obsessed with this hard launch,' and another praising the 'Hard launch at “The Most Magical Place On Earth” - absolutely perfect.'
Jackson Olson's Previous Search for Love
This relationship follows Olson's lighthearted public appeal for a girlfriend in a TikTok video posted in December 2025. In the clip, he humorously listed reasons why he would make an ideal partner, including:
- 'I dance on baseball fields for a living.'
- 'We're not going to Europe on vacation, we're going to Disney.'
- Knowing 'more Taylor Swift songs' than his potential significant other.
- Having an 'unhealthy obsession with musicals.'
Olson also joked about his 'Peter Pan syndrome' and a 'diet of a 12 year old,' while revealing that his parents were 'sick of me not having a girlfriend.'
Maggie Sajak's Background and Previous Relationship
Before dating Olson, Maggie Sajak was linked to Scottish actor Ross McCall, 50, who is 19 years her senior. The two were seen kissing in 2024. Maggie has frequently appeared on Wheel of Fortune alongside her father, even serving as a letter turner on the iconic game show. Her father, Pat Sajak, 79, retired after 41 years as host, with Ryan Seacrest taking over in September 2024.
Pat Sajak shares Maggie and his son Patrick, 35, with his wife Lesly Brown, 61, whom he married in 1989. The Sajak family has remained in the public eye, with Maggie's new relationship adding another chapter to their storied legacy.
Jackson Olson's Rising Baseball Career
Jackson Olson has gained recognition as a star infielder for the Savannah Bananas, a team celebrated for redefining independent baseball with its entertaining and unconventional approach. His athletic prowess and charismatic personality have made him a fan favorite, both on and off the field.
The couple's announcement marks a significant personal milestone for both Maggie Sajak and Jackson Olson, blending their worlds of entertainment and sports in a heartwarming public declaration.
