NEW REALITY Kim Kardashian is ‘at the top of the list’ to replace Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White as she ‘would bring a new audience’
KIM Kardashian has reportedly been named among the potential celebs who could replace Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna, 67, is contracted to appear on the game show with new host Ryan Seacrest until 2026 but could potentially retire after that.
Vanna has been working with Ryan, 49, as they film new episodes of Wheel of Fortune, which will return this fall. Things between the new co-hosts aren’t going well, according to Life & Style.
A source told the outlet that the duo is struggling to find their rhythm on set. Producers are scrambling to find someone to fill Vanna’s shoes, and Kim, 43, is reportedly at the top of the list.
Vanna has co-hosted Wheel of Fortune since 1982. “They’ve compiled a list of folks to replace Vanna, and Kim Kardashian is at the top,” the insider said.
“Kim is a very close friend of Ryan’s and would bring a whole new audience. “Ryan wants to make the show younger and Sєxier. He’s responsible for the Kardashian reality show and believes in that family more than anyone!”
According to the source, Vanna was hopeful that she and Ryan could fall into the same rhythm she and Pat Sajak had. “After Pat quit, Vanna was optimistic about working with Ryan, but they have zero chemistry and no vibe,” the insider said.
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While it’s been reported that Vanna is considering leaving the show, some fans believe she should leave her role for a new one rather than retire like Pat.
Longtime Wheel of Fortune viewers have called for Vanna to take over as host and replace Ryan on the show. Many viewers have been outspoken about not wanting Ryan to continue hosting the game show.
“Why didn’t they make her the host and have some beefcake dude in short shorts turning the letters?” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
They quote tweeted a post about Vanna and Ryan struggling to work together. “They legit should do that for one episode. The internet would explode,” another fan replied.
“She knows that the show needs to go in a different direction and appeal to a younger demographic. She wants the show to continue.” The source said that to do that, Vanna feels the show needs a younger co-host – someone closer to Ryan’s age.
