Vanna White has been co-hosting Wheel of Fortune since December of 1982. In a new interview, she was asked if she ever gets nervous performing her hosting duties on the iconic game show. White’s answer may surprise you!
Does White Get ‘Nervous’ Taping Wheel Of Fortune?
White is obviously a seasoned pro, so what could make her uncomfortable about being in front of a camera or crowd?
“I don’t get nervous before a taping,” White, 67, told Parade. “I’ll tell you, though, sometimes I get nervous because I have on really high heels or stilettos. Or sometimes I think, Am I going to trip on my dress? So I wear things that make me nervous.”
Fashion is a huge part of White’s job on Wheel of Fortune, as she never wears the same dress twice.
“We have fittings every two weeks, and I probably try on 40 or 50 dresses every two weeks,” she explained. “So for the 8,000 dresses that I’ve worn, I’ve tried on about 100,000.”
“They’re all so pretty, but to me, that’s a job,” she continued. “So when I’m at home, just put me in a comfortable sweatsuit and I’m happy.”
Happy, and of course safe from tripping on her high heels!
White went on to say that fans love to see what she’s going to wear every night on Wheel of Fortune.
“People love watching what I’m wearing,” she stated. “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? Young people think, Could that look be good for a bridal shower? My wardrobe is a big part of it.”
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White’s Wheel Of Fortune Shoes
Last year, White told InStyle that she actually owns all of the shoes that she wears on Wheel of Fortune. Most of these shoes are 5-inch heels. White claimed that the bulk of the shoes “are not expensive shoes because do you know how many miles I’ve walked in them?!”
“And I’m not going to buy Louboutin shoes to wear on the show when it’s underneath a full-length gown. I’ll wear those at home, with jeans,” she added with a laugh.
OK, so maybe she’s not as safe and comfortable at home after all!
Even after hosting Wheel of Fortune for 42 years, White still gets a kick out of her job.
“I enjoy it,” she said of the gig. “I love coming to work. I love watching people win. I love changing people’s lives. There’s a lot of stuff on TV that is so dramatic, and this is a half-hour of family fun and escape from so much. It’s such a positive family show. I love being part of that. So I’m not ready to leave.”
White’s Most Memorable Wheel Of Fortune Episodes
When asked what episodes of Wheel of Fortune stand out in her mind from the thousands that she’s taped, White knew just what to say.
“Watching a person win a million dollars, right? That’s happened a few times,” she replied. “But there is one story I remember now. It was after the bonus round, and the guy won a brand-new car. And he turned to Pat [Sajak] and said, ‘I don’t have to take the bus anymore.’ That kind of says it all about how we change people’s lives.”
Last year, White extended her contract to remain on Wheel of Fortune through at least 2026. Here’s hoping that she stays on the game show even longer than that, because Wheel of Fortune would never be the same without Vanna White!
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