Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White shared their backstage rituals as the TV host kicked off his first season.
“We check each other’s teeth,” Seacrest admitted in an interview on “Good Morning America.”
“Food, lipstick,” White explained.
“We like to snack on nuts between takes and shows,” Seacrest added. “And that’s why we pay attention to almond shells. That’s a – that’s a good friend.”
‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ HOST RYAN SEACREST WILL BE SUCCESSFUL AS LONG AS HE REMEMBERS ‘THE REAL STAR’ OF THE SHOW: EXPERT
Ryan Seacrest joins longtime “Wheel” co-host Vanna White, who recently extended her contract through the 2025-26 season. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures/Sony Pictures Television)
Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak as moderator.
“Honestly, it’s a dream to be on this show and to work with Vanna,” he said. “I’m so happy you’re on board with us. And it’s the same ‘Wheel of Fortune’ that everyone loves. I just stand there and say, ‘Let’s play.’ That’s really the big difference.”
For Seacrest, the “challenging part” of hosting “Wheel of Fortune” is spelling.
“I’m not the best at spelling,” he admitted to the outlet. “In real life, I rely quite heavily on autocorrect.”
Ryan Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after he announced his retirement in 2023. (Instagram by Ryan Seacrest)
White revealed the advice she gave Seacrest when he took over the reins from Sajak.
“You know what, when he came on, I said, ‘Just be yourself. That’s the best advice I can give you.’ And he was himself,” she told the “GMA” hosts.
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Vanna White and Pat Sajak hosted “Wheel of Fortune” together from 1982 to 2024. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)
“Wheel of Fortune” announced that Seacrest will succeed Sajak in June 2023 after the host retires.
“I am truly honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in the statement obtained by Fox News Digital at the time. “I can say along with the rest of America that it has been a privilege and a pure joy to have Pat and Vanna (White) on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and making us feel at home with them.”
“Pat, I love the way you always celebrated the contestants and made the viewers at home feel good. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”
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Ryan Seacrest will host “Wheel of Fortune.” (Getty Images/CBS)
Sajak’s final episode aired on June 7, almost a year after He announced on June 12, 2023 that he would be leaving the game show. The legendary host will return to “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” on October 7 for his final farewell.
Sajak’s next career project will play a role in the play “Prescription: Murder,” which runs from July 31, 2025 to August 10, 2025.
Sajak officially handed over the hosting duties to Seacrest in June.
“So this is it, Ryan,” Sajak told the new host in a promo video shared by Wheel of Fortune.
“I think what you’ll enjoy most is meeting the players and getting to know the crowd at home,” Sajak told Seacrest.
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