Vanna White Gifts Ryan Seacrest Teeth Whitening Strips on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Set

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Ryan Seacrest, the new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ has revealed a heartwarming yet practical gift from his co-host Vanna White: teeth whitening strips. The gesture highlights the growing camaraderie between the two as they navigate their first full year working together on the iconic game show.

Seacrest, who took over hosting duties in September 2024 following Pat Sajak‘s retirement, shared the story during a recent interview. ‘She’s so super generous and sweet and kind,’ Seacrest said of White. ‘She even brought me — because I was saying, I drink very strong black coffee and my teeth, sometimes you can see it — she brought me white strips. She went to the store the next day. She brought me white strips.’

The gift, while unconventional, underscores White’s thoughtful nature. Seacrest, known for his upbeat demeanor, took the gesture in stride, praising White as ‘an institution’ and ‘everything you think Vanna White will be when you meet her.’

Seacrest and White have been friends for over two decades, but their professional relationship deepened as they began filming episodes together. Seacrest admitted to initial nerves when stepping into the role but credited White for helping him settle in. ‘She and I have been friends for two decades,’ he said. ‘We have had a chance to get to know each other a lot more over the weeks that we’ve been shooting together. But I can’t imagine *Wheel of Fortune* without Vanna White.’

Last month, Seacrest surprised White by playing tracks from her 1996 Christmas album, *Santa’s Last Ride*, in his dressing room. White, initially unaware it was her own voice, was left in shock. ‘Wow, I’m in shock!’ she exclaimed. Seacrest, a longtime fan of the album, said, ‘This is one of my favorite albums. I listen to it every year.’

As the duo continues to charm audiences, fans eagerly await more moments of their on-screen chemistry. *Wheel of Fortune* airs weeknights, with local listings available for specific times.