Vanna White and Pat Sajak grab lunch ahead of Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ debut 

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Pat Sajak and Vanna White grabbed lunch on Sept. 3, just days before Ryan Seacrest’s “Wheel of Fortune” host debut.Coleman-Rayner
Former “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak and his longtime co-star, Vanna White, were seen grabbing lunch together just days before Ryan Seacrest’s debut as the new host of the game show.

Sajak, 77, and White, 67, were spotted in good spirits as they exited their lunch at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif., last Tuesday, according to new photos obtained by Page Six.

White was seen smiling ear to ear while wearing a cheery, bright pink short-sleeve dress. She also carried a clutch purse and wore casual flip-flops.

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The former co-hosts were seen leaving their meal in Encino, Calif. last Tuesday.Coleman-Rayner

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White and Sajak dined at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino on Sept. 3.Coleman-Rayner
Sajak looked dapper in a blue and white button-up shirt tucked into a white pair of pants.

The TV personalities kept close and at one point they were seen huddled over White’s cellphone.

The dynamic duo are rarely photographed together off the set of their show — despite having been co-hosts for nearly four decades.

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The TV personalities appeared to be in high spirits for the outing.Coleman-Rayner

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White and Sajak have rarely been seen photographed together off the set of their popular game show.Coleman-Rayner
White joined the popular program in 1982 while Sajak started his hosting gig a year prior. During his time on the competition series, the TV veteran received 19 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning twice, and two nominations for a Primetime Emmy award, taking the win in 2024.

In June 2023, Sajak announced that he would be retiring from his position and would continue his involvement as a consultant for the next three years.

“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,”  Sajak tweeted at the time, adding, “It’s been a wonderful ride.”

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Sajak hosted “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981 and White joined as his co-host a year later.©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

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Sajak announced that he was retiring as the host in June 2023.ABC
Shortly after Sajak revealed his plans to hang up his hosting hat, Seacrest, 49, shared that he would be taking over his post.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” the former “American Idol” host wrote in a social media statement.

“I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna [White] on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.”

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Ryan Seacrest revealed that he would be replacing Sajak on the show.Ryan Seacrest/X

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Seacrest will make his host debut on the program on Monday alongside White, while Sajak will be working as a consultant behind the scenes.Instagram / @ryanseacrest
Seacrest praised Sajak and shared how excited he was to be working with White.

The news came just months after Seacrest announced his exit from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after six years in February 2023 — taping his final episode that April.

Seacrest will make his debut as the host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday at 7:30 pm EST on ABC.