Vanna White is reflecting on teaming with Ryan Seacrest on Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak‘s retirement.
In an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings, the the longtime recreation present staple admitted she felt “scared” amid Seacrest’s internet hosting given she labored with Sajak for thus lengthy. White and Sajak hosted the syndicated Wheel of Fortune starting with its debut in 1983 and are acknowledged because the longest-running recreation present hosts in American TV historical past.
“I suppose our chemistry is nice,” White mentioned of now working with Seacrest. “I had no thought what to anticipate once I’m used to 1 individual for thus lengthy. I used to be very scared however he’s doing a nice job.”
“I’ve identified Ryan for most likely 20 years,” White mentioned. “However prior to now couple of months, we’ve finished some touring collectively for the present, and we received to know one another a bit of higher, too.”
Sajak introduced in June 2023 that he was leaving Wheel of Fortune after internet hosting the sport present for 41 seasons.
“Nicely, the time has come. I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, might be my final,” Sajak wrote in an announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on the time. “It’s been an exquisite journey, and I’ll have extra to say within the coming months. Many because of you all. (If nothing else, it’ll preserve the clickbait websites busy!)”
Seacrest was introduced as Sajak’s substitute, additionally signing a multi-year deal to host the long-running present.
“I’m really humbled to be entering into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, together with the remainder of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure pleasure to observe Pat and Vanna on our tv screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile each night time and really feel proper at house with them,” Seacrest mentioned in an announcement after the announcement.
The radio character added, “Pat, I like the way in which you’ve all the time celebrated the contestants and made viewers at house really feel comfortable. I look ahead to studying every little thing I can from you throughout this transition… I can’t wait to proceed the custom of spinning the wheel and dealing alongside the nice Vanna White.”
In the meantime, White signed a two-year contract extension to proceed as co-host of the syndicated recreation present by way of the 2025-26 season.