“She’s been the quiet force behind it all” — Ryan Seacrest REVEALS long-hidden TRUTH about Vanna White after finale, leaving fans in absolute SHOCK

After the highly anticipated season finale, Ryan Seacrest shared a surprising revelation about Vanna White that immediately lit up social media. In a moment that felt both heartfelt and unexpected, Seacrest described Vanna as the “quiet force behind it all,” hinting that her contributions went far beyond what viewers ever saw on screen. What has she been keeping hidden all these years? And why did Seacrest choose this exact moment to speak out?

Click to find out the real story behind Vanna’s legacy—what she gave up, what she built, and why fans are seeing her in a whole new light.

As the time gets closer to Wheel Of Fortune debuting their new host, Ryan Seacrest, he is discussing the adventure ahead. However, during an interview, he divulges the best-kept secret about working with his cohost, Vanna White.

Vanna White And Ryan Seacrest Are Eager For His Debut

While there have been whispers of feuding between Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest, the duo is sticking out the newness of Wheel Of Fortune in the Pat Sajak post-era. Additionally, transitions with Ryan taking the reigns come with some uncertainty. But, alas, the day is approaching quickly that fans will get to watch Ryan and Vanna’s chemistry on-screen for themselves. Correspondingly, Ryan will be kicking off Season 42 on September 9 which is showcasing not only a new host but a new set as well. As the inaugural day speeds closer, both Vanna and Ryan are appearing frequently in interviews to promote the exciting new era of Wheel Of Fortune. Although Ryan has referred to working with Vanna as an “out-of-body experience,” he is also spilling some of the best-kept secrets about Vanna.

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Vanna White Talks About Ryan Seacrest Hosting

When asked about Ryan Seacrest taking over, Vanna White told E News, “He’s doing an incredible job.” Likewise, she cheers him on saying, “It’s not easy. He makes it look easy.” Earlier in the year, they released a funny preview of Ryan going through “BootCamp” to get ready for his grand appearance. After months of work, Vanna talks about having confidence in Ryan being the new host. She says, “Pat decided to retire after 41 years and god bless him.” Furthermore, she adds, “He was happy and they said Ryan’s gonna be the next one and I said, ‘Great.’ Because he’s so talented, he’s so professional, he’s so good at what he does. I’m so thankful.”

Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White – Instagram/Wheel Of Fortune

Ryan Seacrest Reveals Best Kept Secret About Vanna White

Likewise, Ryan Seacrest weighs in on his decision to accept the Wheel Of Fortune hosting job. He says, “If Wheel of Fortune is offered to you,” explaining to E!, “you just don’t say no.” Then, he remarks, “You’ll have bad karma for the rest of your  TV life.” Although there have been speculations of Ryan and Vanna not getting along, Ryan says much to the contrary, he wants to work with the talented “Vanna White.”

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He says, “It’s not Wheel of Fortune without Vanna White.” Sweetly, he reminisces, “I remember the message I sent to you with huge hopes that we’d get to do this together.” Notably, he references one of the best-kept secrets about their relationship, “We’ve known each other for a long time. We’ve had a friendly relationship for two decades, which America may not know.” So lucky for Vanna and Ryan, they weren’t starting their relationship from scratch. As they continue to work together, they are dispelling the idea of a behind-the-scenes feud.

Ryan Seacrest with Pat Sajak and Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune | YouTube

Recently, Vanna also mirrored the sentiment saying, “I’ve known Ryan for probably 20 years, but in the past couple of months we’ve done some traveling together for the show and we got to know each other a little better too, so I think our chemistry is good.”

He Wants To Honor The Legacy That Pat Sajak And Vanna White Have Built

Further expressing passion for inheriting a beautiful legacy from Pat Sajak, Ryan Seacrest emphasizes, “This is not a job.” Additionally, highlighting the rich history, “This is such a part of American culture. I think this show has so much meaning to people who watch it on a regular basis.” Undoubtedly, Ryan respects Pat and wants to carry the torch forward following in his giant footsteps. He says, “I grew up watching Wheel of Fortune.” Then, relatably, he says, “I loved playing the game.” Then, connecting, “I remember meeting [creator] Merv Griffin. Him explaining how the game was created.” Furthermore, he wants to capture the spirit of the game, “It’s a fun game. People can play along to and it’s family fun and that’s why I love it.”

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Watch E! News tonight, Sept. 4, at 11 p.m. to hear more about Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White teaming up. Then, catch his Wheel Of Fortune hosting debut on September 9.

What do you think about Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White taking on the new era of Wheel Of Fortune? Did you realize they have been friends for more than two decades? Does that make you think their on-screen chemistry will go off without a hitch on September 9? Are you planning to watch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.