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Hosts Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest Share ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Rituals
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Hosts Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest Share ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Rituals

Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White shared their backstage rituals as the TV host kicks off his first season.

“We check each other’s teeth,” Seacrest admitted in an interview with “Good Morning America.”

“Food, lipstick,” White explained.

“We like to eat nuts between takes and shows,” Seacrest added. “And so we check for almond shells. That’s a — that’s a good friend.”

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Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest point to the Santa Monica Ferris wheel lit up as "Wheel of Fortune" wheel

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 host.

“It’s really a dream to be on this show, to work with Vanna,” he said. “I’m so glad you’re coming 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.”

The “challenging” thing about hosting “Wheel of Fortune” for Seacrest is the spelling.

“I’m not the best at spelling,” he admitted to the outlet. “I rely on autocorrect quite a bit in real life.”

Ryan Seacrest smiles for a photo with Vanna White and Pat Sajak on the set of 'Wheel of Fortune'

Ryan Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after he announced his retirement in 2023. (Ryan Seacrest Instagram)

White revealed the advice she gave Seacrest when he took over from Sajak.

“You know, when he came on, I said, ‘Just be yourself. That’s the best advice I can give you.’ And he’s been himself,” she told the “GMA” hosts.

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Vanna White smiles in a slinky purple dress with "Wheel of Fortune Celebrities" co-host Pat Sajak in a black suit and tie

Vanna White and Pat Sajak co-hosted “Wheel of Fortune” from 1982 to 2024. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)

“Wheel of Fortune” announced that Seacrest would replace Sajak in June 2023 after the host retired.

“I am truly honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a 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 pure joy to have Pat and Vanna (White) on our television screens for 40 years, making us laugh every night and feeling completely at home with them.”

“Pat, I love how you’ve always celebrated the contestants and put the viewers at home at ease. I look forward to learning all I can from you during this transition.”

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Ryan Seacrest in front of the Wheel of Fortune set (photo illustration)

Ryan Seacrest to take over as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” (Getty Images/CBS)

The final episode of Sajak 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 attempt will star in the play “Prescription: Murder,” which runs from July 31, 2025 to August 10, 2025.

In June, Sajak officially handed over the hosting reins to Seacrest.

“Well, this is it, Ryan,” Sajak told the new host in a promo video shared by “Wheel of Fortune.”

“I think the most fun you’ll have is meeting the players and getting to know the audience at home,” Sajak told Seacrest.

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