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Vanna White's ‘Wheel of Fortune' job includes 331 days off each year

Vanna White's ‘Wheel of Fortune' job includes 331 days off each year

CNN12-03-2025
Vanna White only works 34 days a year, but she says it's not as easy as you think.
During a recent conversation on the'Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,' White talked about her work schedule on 'Wheel of Fortune.'
'We film about 34 days a year,' she said. 'That's it.'
Those present reacted with surprise. White was then asked how many shows she films a day.
'Six shows in a day,' White said. 'Come on, feel bad for me.'
After all, as was pointed out, that's six wardrobe changes. When White was told that means she has 331 days off a year, the co-host of the popular game show looked slightly surprised.
'Yes, I guess so,' she said. 'I never thought of it that way.'
'That sounds like a great job,' Duran noted before praising White.
'And you know what, no one deserves it more than you,' Duran said to White. 'You're the best.'
White bid a tearful goodbye last June to longtime 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak, who left after 41 seasons.
The two had co-hosted the show together since 1982.
She now works with Ryan Seacrest, who took over hosting duties.
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