Vanna White To Host Wheel Of Fortune Solo Starting Dec. 9, After Pat Sajak’s Surgery. December 6, 2019 at 10:44 am. — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) November 8, 2019.
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Vanna White, known for revealing letters of the puzzleboard on 'Wheel of Fortune,' took on a different role Monday night: host.
White, 62, filled in for Pat Sajak as he recovered from emergency surgery. Production was halted for a day before White stepped in.
Not to worry, the puzzle board didn't go untouched, as a person dressed as Minnie Mouse took on the task.
Monday's episode, filmed in November during Sajak's time off, will kick off her three-week run as host before Sajak, 73, returns to his post.
The official Twitter account for the show tweeted Monday afternoon to tease the unmissable episode.
'For the first time in show history, @TheVannaWhite steps in as host at the Wheel, while our friend Minnie Mouse helps out at the puzzleboard,' said the tweet. 'You won’t want to miss this week, as the Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway has officially begun!'
The tweet also contained a clip of White's introduction.
Fans commented in droves showing support for the television personality.
'She's doing amazing <3,' said one Twitter user.
'Absolutely loved seeing Vanna host. So cool!!' said another.
White also tweeted, sharing a photo of herself and the evening's contestants standing around the famous wheel.
'Tonight’s my first night of hosting Wheel!,' her tweet read. 'I’m excited and nervous! Stay tuned!'
More encouragement for White followed.
'So excited for you and I have no doubt you will do a great job,' said a fan. 'Can't wait to tune in!'
Another said: 'I've been waiting years for this!'
In an interview with The New York Times, White recounted being asked to fill in for Sajak.
'I’ve never even thought of that in 37 years,' White said of taking a turn as host. 'And to be asked almost on the spot, ‘How do you feel about hosting the show?’ Like, what?!'
She continued, 'Normally I just stand there and I turn my letters, and I’m just happy as can be not having to worry about anything else. But here I am controlling the game. So logistically, it was much harder. But I know every aspect of the game, which helped so much.'
Jim says “And now, here’s our host…” before introducing Vanna.
Tonight’s Guest Model: Minnie
$1K T-U: Phrase
I _ ‘ _ / _ H _ _
_ I _ E / O _ / _ E A R
Woman Chris goofs by saying IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR.
I _ ‘ _ / _ H _ _
_ I M E / O _ / _ E A R
Raychel knows IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR:
Raychel Bragg (Perris, CA): Cosmetology teacher in Riverside
Chris Hardy (La Verne, CA): Business owner of 17yrs who has a boyfriend
Luke Milner (Murrieta, CA): Married to Jennifer
$2K T-U: WAYD?
_ O L L E C T I N _
M Y / _ _ _ U _ H T S
While I’m COLLECTING MY THOUGHTSLuke answers correctly.
FT: Disneyworld ($8193)
GT: Disney Store
CR: Short______
Line #1: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Line #2: _ _ _ _
Column #1: _ _ _ (incl. 1st letter of Line #1 word)
Column #2: _ _ _ _ (incl. 3rd letter of Line #1 word & 1st letter of Line #2 word)
Luke: R (WDW), S ($700), E
Raychel: BANKRUPT NEAR $2.5K
Chris: 3 T’s ($650), O, P ($600), OTHER BANKRUPT
Luke: 3 I’s, 2 C’s (DS)
Line #1: C I R C _ I T
Line #2: S T O P
Column #1: C _ T
Column #2: R I _ S
CIRCUIT, CUT & RIBS win him $10,893 in $ & prizes.
SOLE DUD: E (Luke)
BANKRUPTS: 2 (ladies)
Gold Bond MR: Things
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _
_ _ _ / _ _ _
Raychel: 3 N’s ($500), 2 T’s ($600), 4 I’s, H ($800), 2 E’s, G (WC), 2 R’s ($600), 2 F’s ($800), 2 A’s, D ($500), 2 S’s ($550)
S N _ _ F _ A _ E S
D R I F T I N G / I N
T H E / A I R
She sees SNOWFLAKES DRIFTING IN THE AIR to claim $7650- PR.
PP: F&G
_ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Chris: S ($500)
Luke: 3 R’s ($900), 3 A’s, 4 T’s ($500), G ($800), 4 E’s, 4 N’s ($700), I, M ($500), K ($700)
Raychel: D ($700), Y ($500)
Chris: MDW’s RIGHT SIDE
Luke: U
Raychel: 2 O’s (FP)
G R E A T / O N _ O A R D
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
She’ll enjoy the GREAT ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT while cruising to the Bahamas.
DUDS: S (Chris), K (Luke)
CS:
Luke: $12,893 in $ & stuff/Raychel: $19,511 in $ & cruise WC
Triple T-U: OtM
#1:
W _ _ _
_ I R _ I N _ A
Chris has her 1st $2K by ID’g WEST VIRGINIA.
#2:
_ O U _ _ _ A _ T
A S I A
Raychel may want to go to SOUTHEAST ASIA.
#3:
_ _ E / _ _ _ T _
P _ _ E
Raychel knows Santa lives near THE NORTH POLE.
S-U:F&D
FS: $1.5K
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _
L: 2 R’s, T, 3 N’s, C (HARD CINNAMON ROLL’s incorrect), I
_ _ R _
C I N N _ _ _ N / R _ _ _
Chris has a WARM CINNAMON ROLL.
SOLE DUD: T (Chris)
SOLE MISSOLVE: Raychel
TONIGHT’S BANKRUPT TRASH: $2300
SPIN IDs:
Luke: SS0683158 (Sharon S.)
Chris: CH1107893 (Carol H.)
Tonight’s BR Category Menu: Thing, Phrase & LT
P: Phrase
Daughters Marley & Shiloh are standing next to a North Pole sign instead of in the audience. Raychel spins the S in SPIN.
_ N / _ _ _ R
_ E _ _ L _
RSTLNE/BYDOH
O N / Y O _ R
B E H _ L _
ON YOUR BEHALF you just won $37K for yourself & your at-home partner so you each won $60,511 in $ & Bahamas.
SPIN ID: KL8237737 (Kathie L.)