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Vanna White and Pat Sajak have lunch ahead of Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut
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Vanna White and Pat Sajak have lunch ahead of Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut

Pat Sajak and Vanna White went out for lunch on September 3, just days before Ryan Seacrest’s debut as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” Coleman-Rayner

Former “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak and his longtime co-star, Vanna White, were spotted grabbing lunch together, just days before Ryan Seacrest’s debut as the game show’s new host.

Sajak, 77, and White, 67, were spotted in high spirits on Tuesday as they left lunch at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, California, according to new photos obtained by Page Six.

White was seen smiling from ear to ear as she wore a cheerful, hot pink, short-sleeved dress. She also carried a clutch and wore casual slides.

The former co-hosts were spotted leaving their meal in Encino, California, last Tuesday. Coleman-Rayner
White and Sajak dined at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino on September 3. Coleman-Rayner

Sajak looked handsome in a blue and white shirt tucked into white pants.

The TV personalities remained close to each other and at one point were spotted sitting near White’s cell phone.

The dynamic duo are rarely photographed together outside the set of their show, despite being co-hosts for nearly four decades.

The TV personalities appeared to be in high spirits for the outing. Coleman-Rayner
White and Sajak have rarely been photographed together outside the set of their popular game show. Coleman-Rayner

White joined the popular program in 1982, while Sajak began his hosting duties a year earlier. During his time on the competition series, the TV veteran received 19 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning two, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning them in 2024.

In June 2023, Sajak announced that he would retire and continue to work as an advisor for the next three years.

“Well, the time has come. I have decided that our 41st season, which starts in September, will be my last,” Sajak tweeted and added: “It’s been an amazing ride.”

Sajak hosted “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981 and White joined as his co-host a year later. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Sajak announced that he will step down as presenter in June 2023. ABC

Shortly after Sajak announced his plans to step down from hosting, Seacrest, 49, announced he would take over his role.

“I feel truly honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” the former “American Idol” host wrote in a statement on social media.

“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 the past 40 years, bringing a smile to our faces every night and making us feel completely at home with them.”

Ryan Seacrest announced that he will replace Sajak on the show. Ryan Seacrest/X
Seacrest will make his debut as host of the program on Monday, alongside White, while Sajak will serve as a behind-the-scenes advisor. Instagram / @ryanseacrest

Seacrest praised Sajak and expressed how excited he was to work with White.

The news came just months after Seacrest announced his departure from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” in February 2023 after six years, filming his final episode in April.

Seacrest makes his debut as host of “Wheel of Fortune” Mondays at 7:30 p.m. EST on ABC.