Game shows saw some major changes this year, particularly with the departure of Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune” after 40 years. Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the … Read more
Vanna White’s son is spinning his wheels over his good fortune online. Fans of White, 67, dubbed her eldest child, Nikko Santo Pietro, 30, a heartthrob after their cooking video on Instagram went viral this week. Now, Nikko is calling the attention “flattering.” Vanna White and Nikko make an Instagram cooking video. officialvannawhite/Instagram Nikko in an … Read more
Christmas came early for “Wheel of Fortune” viewers who missed Pat Sajak. Six months after retiring as host, Sajak, 78, returned to his old job for a special holiday episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” that aired Monday. “Apparently I’m back on TV tonight. I guess I’d better shave and shower. @celebritywof @ABCNetwork,” Sajak wrote … Read more
Fans are spelling out a three letter word when it comes to Vanna White’s son, Nikko Santo Pietro. The 67-year-old leggy letter turner shared a cooking video to Instagram on Monday alongside her 30-year-old son showing the two whipping up a chicken dish in the kitchen. In the reel, White and Nikko filmed themselves making … Read more
Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83. Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” never ceases to amaze its fans. Contestant Will Jordan from Wethersfield, Connecticut gave a botched answer on Monday’s episode that has gone viral. He was one of three former service member who competed on the game show in honor of Veteran’s Day. Jordan started strong in the first game and correctly solved a … Read more
What is a game show host rivalry? During a recent taping of “Jeopardy,” host Ken Jennings reportedly made a joke about his rival, newly minted “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest. An insider told the US Sun, “After a recent taping, Ken asked the live audience if they enjoyed their time at the show, before … Read more
Kelly Ripa spun some shade in Ryan Seacrest’s direction. Ripa, 54, reunited with her former “Live!” co-host and poked fun at him after he made his first official flub as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” “So, tell me about ‘Wheel of Fortune’ now. Have you learned how to spell?” Ripa jokingly said to Seacrest, 49, who returned … Read more
Ryan Seacrest survived his first fumble as host of “Wheel of Fortune” with a little help from co-host Vanna White — and eagle-eyed fans took notice. The multi-hyphenate host of the long-running show kept a contestant in suspense by pausing too long after they solved a puzzle correctly. Contestant Cody Hunger was playing a bonus … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” legend Vanna White knows the wheel would continue to spin without her, but believes there’s a reason the acclaimed game show still needs her. White took a trip down memory lane recently and noted that the environment is “so energetic” as the game show enters a new era with Ryan Seacrest taking … Read more
This is one spin that didn’t pay off. “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Vivian Tran lost out on a $1 million prize on Monday night’s episode. During Ryan Seacrest’s second week of hosting the long-running game show, Tran missed one word during the puzzle. “My heart is racing, this is a first for me,” Seacrest, 49, said … Read more
When Ibrahima Souare took over the reins as executive director of New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs two years ago, he had access to his predecessor, Ken Inadomi, the recently retired and beloved executive director. “While he was officially retired by the time I joined, because he continued to make himself available for staff … Read more
Showbiz runs in the family. Clint Eastwood’s daughter Kimber Lynn Eastwood has worked as a makeup artist on film and TV shows for 20 years — including on “Wheel of Fortune.” In an interview with Fox News Digital published Wednesday, Kimber, 60, revealed what she thinks about Ryan Seacrest taking over hosting duties after Pat Sajak … Read more
Vanna White and Pat Sajak spent some quality time together in the days before Ryan Seacrest’s first spin as the host of “Wheel of Fortune.” The famous TV duo were spotted on a cozy lunch date Tuesday, September 3 at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif. The local was convenient for the former “Wheel of … Read more
The wheel keeps spinning. Legendary talk show host Pat Sajak, 77, exited “Wheel of Fortune” after a run that lasted over four decades — and now, Ryan Seacrest has taken over, kicking off his own run hosting the show and failing to mention his predecessor’s name. Seacrest, 49, had his first episode on Monday, Sept. … Read more
After summer reruns, game shows will be airing fresh episodes of your favorites this month. Whether it’s watching participants “come on down” on “The Price Is Right,” solving word puzzles on “Wheel of Fortune” with new show host Ryan Seacrest, or proving your trivia smarts against friends and family on “Jeopardy!” — the benefits you’re … Read more
Vanna White initially feared having Ryan Seacrest as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” During this weekend’s episode of CBS Sunday Morning, White, 67, addressed her working relationship with Seacrest, 49, after taping her first episodes of the game show without longtime host Pat Sajak, 77. “I’ve known Ryan for probably 20 years,” said … Read more
Ryan Seacrest is in his game show era. The TV host, 49, shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of “Wheel of Fortune” with his co-host Vanna White on Saturday. In the first photo, Seacrest and White, 67, smiled at each other as they sat on a couch in front of a “Wheel of Fortune” box … Read more
It’s Ryan Seacrest’s turn to spin the wheel. The “American Idol” host celebrated his first day as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Tuesday. He posted a behind-the-scenes video of him arriving to the set of the game show. Ryan Seacrest on his first day of work. Ryan Seacrest/Instagram Ryan Seacrest arrives at … Read more
Just when you thought he was out, he’s back — for a short while. Although Pat Sajak retired in June after a record breaking stretch of over four decades hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” he will return to host the upcoming season of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” premiering October 7. According to an ABC press release, … Read more