RYAN Seacrest and Vanna White have put their close bond on display, shutting down speculation that they're struggling with chemistry. Amid doubts about his ability to take over for Pat Sajak , who retired after 40 years of hosting the game show , the American Idol star and Vanna , 67, appeared in some sweet snaps together that should dispel any rumors. In the first photo in his post, Ryan , 49, sat beside his Wheel of Fortune co-star on a couch backstage, as each of them reached for the lid of a black box.
The box had the name of the game show on it, as well as RSTLNE, the letters given to contestants in puzzle rounds. Ryan and Vanna were smiling excitedly at one another in the pic. The TV personality had on a gray suit, while Vanna wore a sparkly teal dress.
More Wheel of Fortune News In the second photo, they looked excitedly at a mini version of the Wheel of Fortune wheel and revealed what was inside the box lid. It read, "Ryan Seacrest to Launch New Era." "We're so excited for this New Era of Wheel," Ryan wrote in his caption.
In the comments, fans shared kind words for the duo ahead of the Wheel of Fortune season premiere. Most read in Game shows GOOD VIBES "Wishing everyone the best of luck on the new season," wrote on excited fan. "Ryan will just be his own lovable self and do a great job on Wheel! No one can fill Pat Sajak's legendary shoes, but there's no need to!! Each are legends in their own ways!! But Ryan will do Pat proud, just like he did Dick Clark proud," pr.