Vanna White Reveals What Her Biggest Concern About Ryan Seacrest Was: 'I Was Very Scared'

Ryan Seacrest is slated to make his debut as the new host of Wheel of Fortune on Monday, September 9—and while his co-host Vanna White thinks he's going to do a "great job," she had her reservations at first.

White, who's been on the game show for over four decades, told CBS Sunday Mornings that she wasn't sure what to expect when Seacrest was tapped to take over for Pat Sajak , who announced his retirement from Wheel of Fortune in June 2023 after more than 40 years.

“I had no idea what to expect when I’m used to one person for so long,” White, 67, said during an interview on Sunday, September 1. “I was very scared, but he’s doing a great job.”

While White and Seacrest met “probably 20 years” ago, the duo are now apparently closer than ever.

“In the past couple of months, we’ve done some traveling together for the show and we got to know each other a little better too, so I think our chemistry is good,” White said.

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On the eve of Sajak's last WoH episode, White posted an emotional tribute to Instagram.

"I can't believe that tomorrow is our last show together. I don't know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I'm going to try," she said in a video shared on Thursday, June 6.

"8,000 episodes went by like that, when I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am, you really did," she continued.

"As the years have gone by, we've grown up on television, but we've also shared so much more behind the scenes. And as much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our families outside the studio are my favorite."

"We've watched our children grow up together, we've traveled all over the world. We've eaten hundreds of meals together. We've laughed. We've cried. We've celebrated. Oh gosh," White said, trying not to cry. "What an incredible and unforgettable journey we've had."

"And I consider you a true, lifelong friend who I will always adore. I love you, Pat," she added.

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