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Vanna White has been co-host of the game show Wheel of Fortune since 1982. She is known to rarely miss episodes as host. And in four decades, she has missed tapings and been substituted less than five times. This is the dedication she has put into the show. Even though Vanna first thought she would not get the job hosting job, she has become a television icon….

Wheel of Fortune Season 41 is now in full swing, and that’s somewhat bittersweet since it’ll mark the final stretch of episodes for longtime host Pat Sajak. Months ago, the 76-year-old TV presenter announced that he’d retire from WoF in 2024. Ryan Seacrest will ultimately succeed him in that post starting in the fall of that same year. All in all, Seacrest appears excited to be taking the reins of the game show and, as you’d expect, he’s already getting prepared. So it shouldn’t be shocking to hear he’s spoken with Sajak and veteran hostess Vanna White, who apparently shared some honest sentiments with him.

It goes without saying that Ryan Seacrest has had his fair share of hosting gigs over the years. However, Wheel of Fortune – in many ways – is a different kind of…

Ryan Seacrest is thrilled to be teaming up with Vanna White when he starts his duties as the host of “Wheel of Fortune” next fall.

Seacrest shared his joyous reaction after White extended her contract for the syndicated game show through the 2025-26 season.

“This is such great news,” the “American Idol” host, 48, told Willie Geist in a preview of his “Sunday Today” interview released Wednesday.

“Vanna has been such a staple on that show and in our living rooms for so many years. I have been very excited to work with her, but now that it’s official, I can say, ‘Congratulations, Vanna! I can’t wait.’”

Seacrest, who will take over hosting duties when Pat Sajak retires, further explained why having White, 66, on the show is…

Ryan Seacrest had a valuable advice from former Wheel of Fortune hosts, Pat Sajak and Vanna White, and he shared it with everyone.

“They’ve just told me how fun the show is,” Ryan revealed, as per E! News. 

“It is probably the best show to work on on television. You’re giving away money every single night to people, and it never gets old.”

“I’ve known her for a long time,” he added about joining Vanna White onstage.

“We’ve known each other for many, many years, and so I’m looking forward to being on that set with her.”

Ryan is a little nervous about joining such an established series, but more than anything, he is looking forward to an interesting season.

“Of course I’m nervous. I haven’t done…

Ryan Seacrest is looking forward to a new era of Wheel of Fortune.

Less than three months after the American Idol host announced he would be taking over for Pat Sajak after the show’s 41st season, some viewers are wondering if Vanna White will be staying with the show.

While speaking at a conference for Fortune magazine, Seacrest was reportedly asked, “Are you going to keep Vanna White?”

Seacrest replied, “I’m fortunate enough to take over for the legendary Pat Sajak. My energy’s gonna go up, sir, on that. I’m telling you. I have been the biggest fan of that show forever.”

As for White, Seacrest said he’s known her “for a long time” and hopes she continues working on the show.

“I love Vanna White,” he said at the conference, via Fox News. “We sat in important places next to each other. And…