Current:Home > ScamsWhy Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White Thinks Pat Sajak's Daughter Is a "Good Replacement" for Her -FundPrime
Why Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White Thinks Pat Sajak's Daughter Is a "Good Replacement" for Her
View
Date:2025-04-15 12:20:20
It's no puzzle: Vanna White is a fan of Maggie Sajak.
In fact, the Wheel of Fortune star believes the 28-year-old, who is currently serving as the game show's social media correspondent, is ready to step up and handle the puzzle board as her dad Pat Sajak prepares to retire as host after four decades.
"I think she's a good replacement if I can't be there for some reason," Vanna told E! News' Francesca Amiker during an exclusive interview about her Wheel of Fortune-inspired makeup collection with Laura Geller Beauty. "She's been around it her whole life, so I think she can fill in for me for sure."
The 66-year-old also noted that Pat's signature charm has certainly "rubbed off" on Maggie, who turned letters on the puzzle board earlier this year when Vanna was a contestant on an episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. "She's precious, she's beautiful, she's very good," Vanna raved of Maggie. "I think she learned a lot from her father because he's such a good interviewer."
The Vanna Speaks author added, "I think she's good for our show."
Pat, 76, announced his plans to leave Wheel of Fortune in June, sharing that "the time has come" as the long-running series' 41st season would be his last. Ryan Seacrest was soon named his successor, with Vanna extending her contract through to what would be the radio host's first season of the show.
So, how does Vanna feel about this changing of the guards? "There's definitely sadness and it is absolutely bittersweet for me," she shared, joking that she's grown "very attached" to Pat due to their 41-year working relationship. "It's going to be really hard for me after all these years."
However, that's not to say Vanna isn't excited to see Ryan's spin at hosting Wheel of Fortune. As she noted, "He is a kind man. He is professional. He's good at what he does. He likes to have fun."
"He even said to me, 'I'm not trying to replace Pat by any means. I just want to go in and do a good job,'" Vanna shared. "So, that's what he's going to do and I think he's going to be just fine."
And at the end of the day, all Vanna wants is for Wheel of Fortune to be remembered as "one of the best shows on TV."
"I don't mean that in an egotistical way," she said, explaining how the show has continued to provide comfort at times of "craziness" in the world. "There's so much drama everywhere. You turn on Wheel of Fortune and you get half hour of family fun."
Peacock is live now! Check out NBCU's streaming service here.veryGood! (5315)
Related
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- Yelp sues Texas to keep crisis pregnancy center description labels
- Ice Spice Reveals Where She Stands With Matty Healy After His Controversial Comments
- A small plane has crashed in Zimbabwe and authorities suspect all 6 people on board are dead
- Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
- Hawaii Army base under lockdown after man flees with handgun; no shots fired
- Packers place offensive tackle Bakhtiari on injured reserve as he continues to deal with knee issue
- Meet Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's First Impression Rose Winner
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- FBI arrests Proud Boys member who disappeared days before sentencing
Ranking
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- Packers place offensive tackle Bakhtiari on injured reserve as he continues to deal with knee issue
- Ice Spice Reveals Where She Stands With Matty Healy After His Controversial Comments
- Peter Thomas Roth Flash Sale: Get $116 Worth of Skincare Products for Just $69
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- Meet the woman who runs Mexico's only female-owned and operated tequila distillery
- 'A much-anticipated homecoming': NASCAR, IMS return Brickyard 400 to oval for 2024
- Biden honors John McCain in Arizona, highlighting battle for the soul of America
Recommendation
The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
Man arrested in shooting at Lil Baby concert in Memphis
Project conserves 3,700 acres of forest in northern New Hampshire
Here's How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Millions of Americans
NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
The Golden Bachelor: A Celeb's Relative Crashed the First Night of Filming
Thousands of cantaloupes sold in 19 states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison