Kim Kardashian is ‘at the top of the list’ to replace Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White as she ‘would bring a new audience’
KIM Kardashian has reportedly been named among the potential celebs who could replace Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna, 67, is contracted to appear on the game show with new host Ryan Seacrest until 2026 but could potentially retire after that.
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Kim Kardashian, seen at The 2024 Met Gala in a form-fitting metallic gown on May 06, 2024, has reportedly been named as a possible replacement for Vanna White on Wheel of FortuneCredit: Getty
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Vanna White is said to be considering leaving Wheel of Fortune after nearly 40 yearsCredit: Laura Geller
Vanna has been working with Ryan, 49, as they film new episodes of Wheel of Fortune, which will return this fall.
Things between the new co-hosts aren’t going well, according to Life & Style.
A source told the outlet that the duo is struggling to find their rhythm on set.
Vanna has co-hosted Wheel of Fortune since 1982.
“They’ve compiled a list of folks to replace Vanna, and Kim Kardashian is at the top,” the insider said.
“Kim is a very close friend of Ryan’s and would bring a whole new audience.
“Ryan wants to make the show younger and sexier. He’s responsible for the Kardashian reality show and believes in that family more than anyone!”
According to the source, Vanna was hopeful that she and Ryan could fall into the same rhythm she and Pat Sajak had.
“After Pat quit, Vanna was optimistic about working with Ryan, but they have zero chemistry and no vibe,” the insider said.
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“Plus, she could be his mother!”
The source told Life & Style that no formal offer has been made to Kim.
However, those close to the Kardashians star say it’s an opportunity she would seriously consider.
Wheel of Fortune Host Timeline
Although Pat and Vanna have been a staple on the game show for decades, there have been other hosts
Chuck Woolery was the host from 1975 to 1981
He co-hosted alongside Susan Stafford (1975 to 1982)
Vanna White then stepped in as hostess in 1982 and has been ever since
After a contract and salary dispute, the show got rid of Chuck and brought in Pat in 1982
Pat hosted with Susan for one season
He then left the game show in 1989 to host a late-night talk show for CBS
For five months, NFL player Rolf Benirschke took his place
In July 1989, Bob Goen hosted the show on CBS
He hosted for a year and a half until the show was canceled in 1991
The show was then moved to ABC with Pat and Vanna hosting for the foreseeable future
In 2023, Pat announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest as quickly named as his replacement
WHEEL BIG PROMOTION
While it’s been reported that Vanna is considering leaving the show, some fans believe she should leave her role for a new one rather than retire like Pat.
Longtime Wheel of Fortune viewers have called for Vanna to take over as host and replace Ryan on the show.
Many viewers have been outspoken about not wanting Ryan to continue hosting the game show.
“Why didn’t they make her the host and have some beefcake dude in short shorts turning the letters?” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
They quote tweeted a post about Vanna and Ryan struggling to work together.
“They legit should do that for one episode. The internet would explode,” another fan replied.
CHEMISTRY STRUGGLES
While Wheel of Fortune is on summer break, Vanna and Ryan have been hard at work filming new episodes.
The pair reportedly don’t “jibe,” however, The Daily Mail reported.
A source shared similar claims to Life & Style’s report, telling The Mail that Vanna plans to “retire.”
“Vanna is retiring from the show when her contract ends, but there is a part of her that wants to walk away sooner,” an insider shared with the outlet.
“She just doesn’t jibe with Ryan like she did with Pat, and no one really ever expected her to. There is just no way that she possibly could.”
The outlet’s source said that Vanna feels she has put in her time.
“She devoted her entire life to this show and she had an incredible run while making a fortune,” the insider said.
“She knows that the show needs to go in a different direction and appeal to a younger demographic. She wants the show to continue.”
The source said that to do that, Vanna feels the show needs a younger co-host – someone closer to Ryan’s age.
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Vanna White has been co-hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1982Credit: ABC
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She co-hosted with Pat Sajak, seen alongside her on the show’s set, for all but one of those years until he retired in June 2024Credit: AP
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Fans think Vanna White should step in as host, replacing newbie Ryan Seacrest as Wheel of Fortune leadCredit: Wheel of Fortune
