Vanna White and Pat Sajak were a staple in American homes on Wheel of Fortune for more than four decades. When Pat signed off for the final spin in June, it was a big goodbye and the end of an era for the dynamic duo. Pat in a suit and Vanna in a ballgown was the backdrop for millions of dinners for decades. When Pat bid Wheel of Fortune goodbye, Vanna decided to stick around. She’s now paired with veteran TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest. But Vanna admits the show could probably go on without her.
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Vanna White recently explained to Parade that things are much different now than they were when she started her game show career.
“When I first started, I had to physically turn every letter. Then they switched to TV monitors, so I just had to touch the letters and they would light up,” Vanna said.
Today, technology has taken over.
“Now the board is operated by a laser,” Vanna added. “It’s like a flat screen. And when I go to touch the letter, the laser catches my movement. It’s crazy, right?”
Parade asked, “So if the letters can light up automatically…”
But Vanna quickly clapped back, “I’m telling you right now, don’t say it. They need me!”
Vanna admitted the show could be done without her, but the fans love to follow her incredible outfits.
“But people love watching what I’m wearing,” she said. “I’ve worn over 8,000 outfits. So I think the audience likes to see if I’m wearing red today, or blue. Is it going to be elegant or short? My wardrobe is a big part of it.”
Vanna’s contract includes two more years with Ryan, but she’s not quite sure what she’ll be up to after that.
“We’ll see toward the end of those two years how I feel,” she said. “I thank God after all these years that I still love my job.”
This story’s featured image is by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images.
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