Did Vanna White Drop an F-Bomb on ‘Wheel of Fortune’? Fans Debate

PARK CITY, Utah — A recent episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune‘ has sparked a heated debate among fans after co-host Vanna White appeared to utter an expletive during a Winter Wonderland Week segment. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 22, as White, 67, and host Ryan Seacrest, 50, filmed a skiing segment in Park City, Utah.

In the clip, Seacrest takes a tumble down the slope off-camera, prompting a reaction from White that many viewers believe included the F-word. Fans took to social media to dissect the moment, with some convinced they heard the expletive. “I swear she says the F word!” one fan wrote on Reddit. Another added, “That’s what I thought she said too!”

However, others pointed to the closed captions, which indicated White said “look” instead. “She said ‘Look’. At least that’s what the closed captioning said,” one user noted. Despite this, some fans remained skeptical. “I keep trying to give her the benefit of the doubt that maybe she said duck, lol, NOPE!” another commented.

The controversy overshadowed an exciting episode that saw contestant Kira Tebbe from Washington, D.C., win a brand-new Ford Bronco Sport Badlands worth $41,655. Tebbe, who initially struggled, mounted a comeback in the Express Round and ultimately solved the Bonus Round puzzle, “Take Your Time,” to claim her prize.

White also made headlines for her casual attire during the episode, a departure from her usual glamorous gowns. Fans took to social media to express their surprise, with one X user writing, “Was tonight the first time that Vanna White has worn pants on the show?”

This isn’t the first time Seacrest has taken a tumble on the show this week. During the January 21 episode, contestant Daniel Thomas from Pittsburgh accidentally knocked Seacrest to the floor with an enthusiastic celebratory hug after winning $71,950. Seacrest laughed off the incident, assuring Thomas, “Don’t worry — I loved it!”

As fans continue to debate White’s alleged slip, the moment has become one of the most talked-about in recent ‘Wheel of Fortune’ history.