When Pat Sajak left Wheel of Fortune, fans worried that Vanna White would have a hard time adjusting to a new co-host. But she had no trouble finding her rhythm with her longtime friend, Ryan Seacrest. Vanna White and Pat Sajak became iconic friends and celebrities during their decades-long stint on Wheel. Pat began his run as host in December 1981, and Vanna joined him almost exactly one year later as the letter turner. They had a chemistry that kept fans tuning in. So naturally, it was disappointing when Pat retired in 2024. When Pat left, the producers decided that the show must go on and began the search for Pat’s replacement. However, many believed Pat’s retirement was ultimately the end. Fans said they’d never adjust to a new host and viewership would drop, especially when Ryan Seacrest was hired. But it wasn’t long before fans realized he was the perfect fit. Vanna, however, never doubted Ryan. She knew fans would learn to love him because she’d learned to love and respect him after sharing a decades long friendship with him. “Ryan and I have been friends for over 20 years,” she told Woman’s World. “So when he stepped into this position, it was like a good friend.” Vanna White Says She and Ryan Seacrest are “the Same Kind of Person” Vanna White admitted that she and Ryan had never worked together before Wheel of Fortune. But they’re both from the South and “the same kind of person.” So they quickly bonded. “We work off of each other,” she added. “He’s professional; he’s kind; he’s hard working, and it’s great to work with him.”  And fortunately, losing Pat Sajak has been one of the only things she’s had to adjust to over the past 43 years. While the show has updated its technology and look over the years, things have stayed consistent for Vanna, and that’s something she appreciates. “In all these years, it really hasn’t changed,” she shared. “I show up in the morning, around seven o’clock. We normally do a little fitting to try dresses on, not necessarily for that day, for future shows. I go into hair and makeup, then we start our first show. We do five or six shows that day, and I go home.” This story’s featured image is by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images.