‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Support Vanna White After First Hosting Gig
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Viewers of fan favorite game show Wheel of Fortune were in for a new experience as co-host Vanna White stepped into primary hosting duties while Pat Sajak recovers from emergency surgery.
The game show fixture has been side-by-side with Sajak since the beginning, so it’s only fitting that she’d fill-in while he’s away. The role shift will last for the next couple of weeks as episodes resumed production without Sajak — he’ll return once those weeks are up.
For some fans of the game show, it was a pleasant surprise as White stepped-up to usher contestants through the evening’s game. Joined by a cast of Disney characters — Minnie Mouse stepped in for Vanna by the letters — it was an all around festive experience.
While some viewers noted White’s nerves onscreen in the new role, others were singing her praises. Ahead of her hosting debut, White shared a tweet saying, “Tonight’s my first night of hosting Wheel! I’m excited and nervous! Stay tuned!”
Tonight’s my first night of hosting Wheel! I’m excited and nervous! Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/4Jsz3UePFp
— Vanna White (@TheVannaWhite) December 9, 2019
Below, see what viewers were saying about White’s first night as host and don’t miss her continue in the role over the next few weeks.
#VannaWhite is doing an awesome job! #wheeloffortune pic.twitter.com/H7z84l9QLL
— Denise Lienhard (@DeniseLienhard) December 10, 2019
I worship only one queen and her name is Wheel of Fortune host, Vanna White. pic.twitter.com/oKyMPK3Tds
— Justin Kirkland (@justinkirkland4) December 10, 2019
Minnie Mouse holding it down for Vanna White while she holds it down for Pat Sajak… #wheeloffortune pic.twitter.com/TXCr9uYrI6
— Al Bundy (@SirChris9779) December 10, 2019
Vanna White and Minnie Mouse co-hosting Wheel of Fourtune?! I love it!!! pic.twitter.com/XyOSYVvRey
— Rebecca Van Nosdall (@Van_Narwhal) December 10, 2019
For the first time in their 37-year history, #WheelOfFortune has a host other than Pat Sajak. Vanna White is filling in nicely. You can tell she was nervous, but who wouldn’t be? You got this, Vanna. pic.twitter.com/YOlOX7fjg1
— Mike Timko-Lantern 🎃 (@Oh_TheHorror) December 10, 2019
Vanna White is hosting #WheelOfFortune tonight and Minnie Mouse is running the board! pic.twitter.com/AwwhVhKyLl
— I gave my last braincell to a snowflake ❄️ (@ohnoslothattack) December 10, 2019
She’s getting her moment, Vanna coming in clutch, goodbye letter flipping! Shake off the nerves girl, you got this. #WheelOfFortune #VannaWhite pic.twitter.com/G1BXwYJiOk
— Jess Camp (@JessCampYes) December 10, 2019
THIS IS AMAZING. GO VANNA GO!! I remember being little and watching #WheelofFortune with my family and thinking one day Vanna White should spin the wheel, and today was that day!! YES VANNA WOO! @changminniebb https://t.co/CrXY2Lg1Ht
— Plz stan #Lucente 💜 (@LunaFiliae) December 10, 2019
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