Why Vanna White Gave Ryan Seacrest a Hygiene Product for Christmas

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Vanna White knows how to keep things thoughtful — and practical.

According to Ryan Seacrest, who officially took over hosting Wheel of Fortune last year in September, the 67-year-old game-show hostess surprised him with a Christmas gift that showed just how considerate she is.

Ryan Seacrest at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 held in Times Square on December 31, 2024 in New York, New York. Earlier that day, the TV veteran dished on the... Craig T Fruchtman/WireImage

"She's so super generous and sweet and kind," Seacrest, 50, shared with People in an interview published Tuesday, December 31. "I drink very strong black coffee and my teeth, sometimes you can see it — she brought me white strips. She brought me white strips. She went to the store the next day. She brought me white strips."

The TV veteran has been vocal about how much he admires his co-host, who has been with the show since 1982, calling her an "institution" and an "icon." He added, "She's amazing. She's everything you think Vanna White will be when you meet her!"

The pair's camaraderie goes way back, long before they joined forces on Wheel of Fortune. "We've known each other for a long time." Seacrest revealed to E! News in September 2024. "We've had a friendly relationship for two decades, which America may not know."

White has also praised Seacrest's professionalism and talent, calling him "so good at what he does." After signing an extension in 2023 to remain on the show, the legendary letter-turner said she was excited to work alongside her new co-host.

For Seacrest, stepping into Pat Sajak's shoes has been a dream come true. During his debut episode, which aired Monday, September 9, 2024, he told viewers, "Hosting Wheel of Fortune is a dream job."

He continued, "I've been a fan of this show since I was a kid, watching in Atlanta with my family, and I know how special it is that Wheel has been in your living rooms for the past 40 years, and I'm just so grateful to be invited in."

The 78-year-old former Wheel of Fortune host retired after more than 40 years at the helm. In an interview on Good Morning America, Sajak reflected on his decision, saying, "I'd rather leave a couple of years too early than a couple of years too late."