As Pat Sajak prepares to conclude his run as host of Wheel of Fortune, which concludes on June 7th, a question of significant interest to viewers has emerged: will Vanna White remain with the program following Sajak’s departure? White and Sajak have been the beloved hosts of Wheel of Fortune for over four decades, forming an iconic duo that has captured the hearts of viewers across the world.
Here is everything that we have discovered about the future of Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune and whether she is retiring from the iconic game show.
Will Vanna White retire from Wheel of Fortune in 2024?
No, Vanna White will not retire from Wheel of Fortune in 2024. She has officially extended her contract and will be present through the 2025-2026 season of the show.
In a recent interview with TV Insider, Vanna White addressed her future on Wheel of Fortune. While acknowledging internal deliberations about stepping down, Ms. White did not disclose a definitive timeline for her departure.
White shared, “I don’t know. When I heard that Pat was retiring, I thought maybe I should retire too. But I’m not ready!” Having been a part of the show since 1982, she continued, “We’ll see toward the end of those two years how I feel. I thank God after all these years that I still love my job.”
Vanna White also commented on Pat Sajak’s departure in the same interview, acknowledging the difficulty of envisioning the program without her longtime co-host. Furthermore, White expressed her happiness for Sajak. It was previously announced in 2023 by Sony Pictures Television that Ryan Seacrest would succeed Sajak as Vanna White’s partner on Wheel of Fortune.
