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news of his retirement as famed host of “Wheel of Fortune” has spurred wonders about cohost Vanna White.While there has been speculation about what the 66-year-old’s role would be when Sajak, 76, departs after this current season, she isn’t gone just yet.However, she was absent this week from being the iconic letter-turner on the show.But it was only due to her coming down with COVID.On top of Monday’s episode, Sajak said, “You’ll notice Vanna is not here, and I have to say that Ms. White has tested positive for COVID.” The emcee continued: “That’s the bad news.
The good news is I talked to her just a little while ago and she feels fine.”“She has a little sniffle. But she tested positive and that’s the way it goes, so she will not be with us here this week,” he added.Bridgette Donald-Blue will be White’s replacement for the week of Oct.
2 to Oct. 6.Blue is the 2023 California Teacher of the Year recipient and was honored with White’s job as the game show is celebrating Teacher’s Week.White has only missed turning the brightly colored letters on the iconic ABC trivia series three times since she joined the program in 1982.Sajak, who has been hosting “Wheel” since 1981, announced in June he would be retiring soon.
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he wrote at the time.He continued: “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)” Ryan Seacrest was then announced as the new host days after Sajak’s exit news.In September, White extended her contract to stay on “Wheel of Fortune” through the 2025-26 season, receiving a “significant salary
.Greater Manchester has been left windswept and damp in the wake of Storm Babet. Today's weather looks fine, but there will be more rain to come this week.
Plans for scores of new homes across Greater Manchester have been submitted in recent weeks. A large proportion of the region's applications are for Manchester, with 453 new flats proposed in total.
Vanna White is giving fans a rare glimpse into her personal life!
co-host Vanna White revealed that the letters spelled out “Taking a quick jog,” the 76-year-old host teased the contestant.“Wow, that was so unclose,” he said. “You just didn’t have the letters.”The California resident fired back, “See, I don’t consider jogging fun and games,” as he rolled his eyes and threw up his arms.Tucker ended up winning $18,000 for his time on the game show, and fans were quick to agree with his argument.“Wheel of Fortune” even shared the moment on its official Instagram with the caption, “He has a point.”Sajak announced his plans to retire after this season, marking an end to 42 years of hosting the show.
The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate will be announced on Wednesday, October 18 and forms part of the Triple Lock policy which is used for the annual State Pension uprating. Under the Triple Lock, the State Pension increases each year in line with whichever of these three measures are the highest - average annual earnings growth from May to July (currently 8.5%), CPI inflation in the year to September (currently 6.7%) or 2.5 per cent.
"Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White opened up about why she hasn't married her longtime love John Donaldson. In an interview with People magazine, the 66-year-old television personality explained she and the real estate developer are in no rush to walk down the aisle since their commitment to each other is already rock-solid. "I mean, we've been together 12 years, and I feel like we are married," White said.
signed on to stay as the game show’s iconic letter-turner alongside new host Ryan Seacrest.“It was because people just have rumors,” she told People recently. “Everything is so blown out of proportion, not just with my stuff, with everybody’s stuff.”The television personality said she’s “a strong person” and won’t be doing “anything I don’t want to do or that I don’t believe in.”“My mother taught me that at a young age, and I’m sticking to my guns,” she said.The details of her new contract have not been made public.White made headlines earlier this year when longtime emcee Pat Sajak announced that he would be leaving the trivia show.Many fans urged the series to promote White as the new host and there were reports of contract negotiations behind the scenes.She’s since signed on for two more years through the 2026 season.
People. “It was a very hard decision for me to make, because it definitely crossed my mind. It’s like, ‘I just don’t know if I can do this without you,’ but I thought about it and I’m not ready to retire, so I am staying on.”The Post reached out to White for comment.
A 'cold snap' of weather could hit as early as this weekend as a yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of the UK.
Vanna White is not retiring from Wheel of Fortune soon having just extended her time on the syndicated game show. However, retiring is not out of the question and it’s something White has thought about now that host Pat Sajak is leaving.
E! News. “She’s been around it her whole life, so I think she can fill in for me, for sure.”Sajak, 28, took over for White in May when the legendary co-host played (and eventually lost) the game against “Jeopardy!” hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. In an Instagram Story posted prior to the show, Maggie stated that she hoped “to make Vanna proud.”It seems that Maggie did indeed succeed on that part, as White also told E! that the law school student was “precious, she’s beautiful, she’s very good.” “I think she learned a lot from her father because he’s such a good interviewer,” White said.
One of Manchester's most iconic music stores will be amongst the venues and community spaces offering free music lessons this weekend.
Artem Chigvintsev is going to miss the October 3 episode of Dancing With the Stars, but his partner Charity Lawson will continue in the competition with the assistance of another professional.
After Taylor Swift attended her first Kansas City Chiefs football game to watch Travis Kelce play, she was seen leaving the stadium with him and they drove off in a convertible together.
Saturday officially kicked off the start of fall, so comfy up in a flannel, wrap yourself in a blanket and brew a cup of pumpkin-spice coffee, as you’ll need to be in the coziest state to get some much-needed online shopping done.
Ryan Seacrest is happy to have Vanna White turning letters for him and showing him the ropes when he takes over at Wheel of Fortune.
White’s contract renewal was officially confirmed following months of negotiations. According to TMZ, White, 66, locked in a “substantial pay increase” and her contract is now through 2026.White was previously making $3 million a season and had reportedly been seeking a raise from the show’s producers, claiming that she only received bonuses for the last 18 years.Seacrest won’t be joining the ABC game show until current host Pat Sajek steps down in 2024.
Ryan Seacrest is thrilled that Vanna White will be returning to join him as he begins his run as “Wheel of Fortune” host.
Ryan Seacrest is getting ready to make his debut as the next host of Wheel of Fortune!
Vanna White will be returning to “Wheel of Fortune” when Ryan Seacrest takes over hosting duties next year.