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Vanna White Is Television's Most Unshakable Star
Vanna White Is Television's Most Unshakable Star

Forbes

timea day ago

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  • Forbes

Vanna White Is Television's Most Unshakable Star

A cross four decades of television, Vanna White, 68, has become synonymous with staying power. In an industry where reinvention is often necessary for survival, White's consistency on Wheel of Fortune has been her greatest asset. Season after season, fans continue to watch as she turns letters with the same grace, poise and radiant smile she first brought to the stage over 8,000 episodes ago. "In 1980 I moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. In 1982, I heard they were looking for a replacement on Wheel of Fortune," says White. Courtesy of Vanna White 'As times change, so does fashion and hair and all that stuff,' says White, her distinctly South Carolina accent still unchanged after more than 40 years in Hollywood. 'But I'm still doing what I did the first day I started. I'm on TV as myself. I'm not playing another person. And I might not talk that much, but I'm hoping I can give a good feeling to people out there. That's my whole reason for doing this job.' For millions of viewers, White isn't just a fixture on their screens; she's someone who is very much a part of their daily lives. 'People tell me all the time, 'I grew up watching you. My parents grew up watching you.' It's just an awesome thing,' says White. It's a consistency that, two years ago, appeared in doubt. When longtime Wheel co-host Pat Sajak announced his retirement in 2023, White also considered hanging up her heels. 'I thought I would step away with Pat,' she says now. 'My thought was, how am I going to continue working with a new person? It's a scary thought to bring somebody new in. And then I thought to myself, Am I ready to retire? And the answer was, in my heart, no. I still love what I do.' "I was so green when I started, and Pat was so talented and poised." recalls White. "He was a good teacher and settled my nerves." Sony Pictures Television/Califon Productions Inc In negotiating the terms of her first contract without Sajak as her copilot, White struck a reported two-year, $10 million deal for 34 days of filming per year. It was her first pay raise in nearly two decades. (White had been making a reported $3 million a year, a healthy salary that was nonetheless a fraction of what Sajak was earning.) When asked about the raise, White declined to comment on her salary specifics, saying only, 'I have a contract for this next year, and we'll go from there.' (A spokesperson for White, when asked again by Forbes about the financial terms, likewise declined to comment.) "When I moved to Hollywood, I walked down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and I said to myself, one day I'm going to have a star. And then I did," says White. Sony Pictures Television/Slenzak What White will detail is the precision of her Wheel filming days, which follow a choreographed routine befitting a show decades into its time on air. She begins with a 7:00am call time where some 30 outfits await try-ons. By 9:00am, it's time for hair and makeup followed by interviews with press. At 11:30am, it's time to film the first three episodes. After a lunch break, three more episodes tape until around 6:00pm, when it's time to call it a day. 'They have it so precise after all these years,' says White, who explains that the schedule almost never veers off course—only the rare event of a puzzle board malfunction could cause a delay. The final episode of season 42 aired in June and season 43 will pick up this fall with a chance for an even wider audience to tune in. Starting in September, episodes will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and Peacock for the first time. Last season, the show's first full season with Ryan Seacrest as White's co-host, averaged nearly 8 million viewers an episode. If the show manages to cultivate a new online audience of viewers eager to stream in-season content, White could end up challenging Betty White (no relation) for her Guinness Record for longest television career for a female entertainer. "People have gotten to know me," says White of viewers. "They know my family, they know I have kids." Courtesy of Vanna White For the time being, though, White can continue to build on her own Guinness Record: Television's most frequent clapper. When the record-keepers did their accounting in 2015, White had clapped 3,721,446 times during 32 seasons—a numerical proof point for the positive energy White emits from the screen. Wheel 's producers lean into White's on-air warmth, too: In May, a special episode of Wheel of Fortune traveled to White's hometown of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a behind-the-scenes look at the early life of the beloved host. Online, viewers have a chance to weigh in on White's outfits and can now cast a vote on their favorite of the week. 'People enjoy seeing the outfits I wear every day. What's Vanna going to wear today? I think that's become part of my role,' she says. 50 Over 50: 2025 Our fifth annual list of 200 women who are redefining what's possible in life's second half. VIEW THE FULL LISTST White also says she and her team have realized that the last 30 seconds of the show are more than just throwaway small talk: 'At the end of the show, we're able to have 20 to 30 seconds of something personal about us. So people have gotten to know me. They know my family. They know I have kids. They know my favorite ice cream,' says White. For curious minds: maple nut and banana nut from Original Painter's Homemade Ice Cream in her hometown, which also sells a 'Vanna Banana Split' (made, naturally, from White's beloved maple nut and banana nut). "It's a half hour of family fun, people enjoy that," says White about Wheel. "There's no drama. It's all about winning and making people happy." Sony Pictures Television/Bright Lights Ice cream isn't the only product boasting White's name or likeness: In 2023, she fronted a limited-edition makeup line with Laura Geller, a brand known for products tailored to mature skin. She also has her own yarn collaboration with Lion Brand Yarns. (White, an avid crocheter, last season gifted Seacrest a blanket she spent 40 hours making.) Half of the Vanna's Choice yarn proceeds go to St. Jude's, totaling more than $2 million in contributions to date. When asked by Forbes if she envisions someone else taking over her role when the time comes, White admits she's not sure and thinks it should be up to the audience. She does, however, have some advice for whoever might one day step into her shoes at the puzzle board: 'Be yourself, and know the entire alphabet!' More from Forbes Forbes 50 Over 50 Global: 2025 By Maggie McGrath Forbes Meet The Judges For The 2024 50 Over 50 List By Maggie McGrath Forbes The Age Of Disruption: Meet The 50 Over 50 2023 By Maggie McGrath

Lucky guest at Las Vegas casino wins more than $1M
Lucky guest at Las Vegas casino wins more than $1M

Yahoo

time18-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Lucky guest at Las Vegas casino wins more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A first-time visitor at the Palms Casino Resort struck big this week, winning a more than $1 million jackpot. According to a release from the casino, the lucky winner made a $4 bet on the Wheel of Fortune 4D Collector's Edition slot machine. The total winning was $1,142,107.97. The winner and his wife were in Las Vegas from Washington to attend a food truck convention. The couple owns a burger food truck and plans to use some of their winnings to buy a second truck and grow their business. 'This is the kind of magical Vegas moment we love to celebrate,' said Scott McDermott, Director of Slots at Palms Casino Resort. 'What makes it even more special is that this same game paid out more than $2.1 million last year to a 34-year-old single mom. These wins show that dreams really do come true at Palms—and the Wheel of Fortune slots just keep delivering.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword

Freeview TV guide switch up sees popular channel axed amid system retune
Freeview TV guide switch up sees popular channel axed amid system retune

Daily Record

time17-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Record

Freeview TV guide switch up sees popular channel axed amid system retune

Freeview users will see a few changes to their TV guide once they give it a quick retune. Many UK households still use freeview to tune into their favourite weekly crime show or breakfast programme. With so many programmes and channels available to watch for nothing, many of us enjoy scrolling down the TV guide to see what new show will take our fancy. ‌ However, in order to keep everything up to date, freeview users need to make sure they give their TV a routine retune so they don't miss out on any changes, like new and updated channels. ‌ For those unsure on when to head to their settings, the traditional TV platform is urging viewers to take action now amid TV guide changes. Freeview 's latest upgrade will see four updates taking place. ‌ This switch-up includes a new channel launching, two channels moving positions, and one popular service being removed for good, reports the Express. For those intrigued by a new channel, India Today will be launching on channel 258 and will bring a variety of new content to your telly box. ‌ This channel is India's leading English-language news channel and will offer viewers the latest opinions and updates on politics, cricket, business, Bollywood, and more. As for the channel switcheroo, GREAT! Movies is set to move from channel 34 to 50, meanwhile GREAT! TV will be swapping places by moving from channel 50 to 34. Sadly, the last update in freeview's latest release is the axing of one channel. Following on from the removal of ITVBE last month, its catch-up companion channel ITVBE+1, which was originally found on channel 93, is also being binned. ‌ ITVBE was recently taken off the TV guide in order to make space for a new service called ITV Quiz. This new channel does what it says on the tin and provides viewers with access to their favourite quiz and game shows 24/7. For those who like to put their knowledge to the test from the comfort of their home, some of the shows coming up on this week's TV guide include Tipping Point, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Wheel Of Fortune, Deal or no Deal, Lino and Tenable. ‌ Freeview said: "On 16th July 2025 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels. You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date." How to retune your TV For those unsure on how to retune their TV, freeview has issued out some advice in just a few simple steps for users to follow. ‌ • Press menu on your box or TV remote control • Select 'set-up', 'installation', 'update' or a similar option. If you're asked for a password, the default code is '1234' or '0000'. • Select 'first-time installation' (sometimes called 'factory reset', 'full retune' or 'default settings'). • Press 'OK' if your equipment asks if it's OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically. If you're prompted to, save the channels that are found. It would be wise to keep note of this process as Freeview quite frequently switches up their TV guide to provide an easier viewing experience. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.

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