NOT THE SAME
Vanna White ‘doesn’t jibe’ with new host Ryan Seacrest and may ‘walk away’ from 2-year Wheel of Fortune contract
Vanna is signed on to appear on the show for at least two more years
WHEEL of Fortune co-host Vanna White reportedly 'doesn't jibe' with her new co-host Ryan Seacrest following Pat Sajak's retirement.
The longtime game show co-host is said to be considering leaving the show.
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Vanna, 67, has been filming episodes of Wheel of Fortune with Ryan, 49, despite the show being on its annual summer break.
She and the American Idol host are said to be struggling to "jibe," to the point that she is considering quitting the show before her two-year contact is up, according to The Daily Mail.
"Vanna is retiring from the show when her contract ends, but there is a part of her that wants to walk away sooner," an insider told the outlet.
"She just doesn't jibe with Ryan like she did with Pat, and no one really ever expected her to. There is just no way that she possibly could."
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Vanna is contracted with Wheel of Fortune until 2026.
According to the source, "Vanna feels that she has put her time in. She devoted her entire life to this show and she had an incredible run while making a fortune.
"She knows that the show needs to go in a different direction and appeal to a younger demographic. She wants the show to continue."
"This will require a younger female host, someone who can be to Ryan what she was to Pat," the insider continued.
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NOT FEELING IT
Vanna isn't the only one not feeling Ryan as host.
The TV and radio personality was selected to fill Pat's shoes long before the 77-year-old quit hosting the show.
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Wheel of Fortune recently teased the Ryan era on Instagram, releasing a video of him on the set on June 18.
The promo video marks the first time he was featured on the game show's social media account.
He is joined by Pat and Vanna on the stage, where the former host shows him around the set.
Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline
Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts
Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981
He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)
Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since
After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982
Pat hosted with Susan for one season
He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS
For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place
In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS
He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991
The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future
In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement
The ad quietly aired on local Tv stations the week before.
"Get ready for MORE cash, MORE prizes, and a whole lot of NEW fun! Who's ready for a new season of Wheel?!" the caption read.
In the comments, fans expressed their doubts about Ryan's ability to host the show.
"I WILL NOT be watching!!!! Couldn't you find someone better than Ryan?!?!" one person commented.
"No. Just no. He is everywhere. I'm tired of him," wrote another.
"Should have found someone for long term. Ryan isn't a long-term type of person,' a third person posted.
"Not sure that Seacrest is the guy for the job!" wrote a fourth.
"You couldn't have found someone better than that?" asked another.
"Just don’t see Ryan doing this for 30-40 years. He has hosted other things and moves on. We will see how things go, but WOF should have looked into another host that can be long-term," wrote one more.
HERE HE COMES
The official promo video kicks off with the puzzle board reading, "THIS FALL."
Then, Ryan, Vanna, and Pat appeared on stage as Pat hands Ryan the show.
"Well, this is it, Ryan. What do you think?" asked Pat, pointing out the well-known set.
"Impressive!" Ryan responded.
Ryan's face flashed on screen and the text read, "Ryan gets ready to take the wheel."
"Ryan, I think the contestants are going to love you," Vanna told him.
"I think what you're going to enjoy most is meeting the players and getting to know the audience at home," Pat said.
"It's such a part of people's lives," Ryan replied.
"People love this show," Pat agreed, giving a nod to Vanna.
"You both make it look so easy," Ryan gushed.
"You're never gonna find a better job, and you're never going to find a better co-host," Pat said.
The promo video ended with Pat stepping aside as Vanna posed with her new co-host come fall.
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"Ryan Seacrest joins Vanna White this fall," the text read in conclusion.
Pat's final episode aired on June 7.
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