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Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White Was ‘Very Scared’ About Ryan Seacrest Taking Over for Pat Sajak


Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White revealed she had concerns about her chemistry with Ryan Seacrest after he took over the hosting role from Pat Sajak.

She then explained that she met Ryan “probably 20 years” ago, though they have gotten closer after he was announced as Pat’s replacement on the game show in June 2023. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures / Sony Pictures TelevisionThe insider added that Vanna was “starting to think she may have made a mistake by staying” on the show following Pat’s exit.

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