'This is such great news,' Seacrest said in an excerpt of the interview released on Wednesday. The announcement of White's contract extension came as Seacrest was filming an interview with NBC's Willie Geist.

After 41 seasons, Sajak will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest. White and Sajak were together when 'Wheel of Fortune' was first syndicated in 1983. On Tuesday, the show confirmed White has renewed her contract for two more years, keeping her with the show until at least the 2025-26 season. #WheelOfFortune #SecretSanta /80ceO4ikou- Wheel of Fortune December 10, 2019Īs for Sajak, he’s been “resting comfortably” since his surgery, and is set to return as host when White’s three-week stint ends in early 2020.With Pat Sajak leaving 'Wheel of Fortune' at the end of the 2023-24 season, there were questions about what co-host Vanna White would do. Raychel had Vanna and all of us all like 😭👏 in tonight's Bonus Round. White’s hosting debut - which came after being a Wheel of Fortune icon for 37 years - also ended with a formidable win for the contestant. “That wheel is heavy!”įor the first time in show history, steps in as host at the Wheel, while our friend Minnie Mouse helps out at the puzzleboard! You won’t want to miss this week, as the Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway has officially begun! #WheelOfFortune /a8VEeBja4R- Wheel of Fortune December 10, 2019 “I’m happy to step in and help out,” she said. While original reports indicated that White would only be filling in for one show, the hostess confirmed that she’s actually going to be at her temporary post for three weeks, and the Monday night debut was a tag-team affair with her at the wheel and Minnie Mouse at the puzzle board. No amount of prize puzzles could’ve prepared us for the delights of Vanna White stepping up to host Wheel of Fortune last night - in her signature ball-gown lewk, of course - which, if you don’t already know, was a switch born out of necessity: Host Pat Sajak underwent emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine in early November.

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