Okay listen up game show fans because we need to talk about Vanna White and her job on " Wheel of Fortune ". We all see her every weeknight looking amazing and spinning those letters right? But did you ever stop to think about how much she actually works? Well get ready to have your mind officially blown because the answer is… surprisingly little!
34 Days a Year?! Vanna White Spills the Tea on Her "Wheel of Fortune" Work Schedule and It's Wild
Vanna herself dropped this truth bomb during a chat on "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show." She was casually talking about her "Wheel of Fortune" schedule and just casually mentioned "We film about 34 days a year ." Yep you read that correctly THIRTY-FOUR days. The reactions in the studio were exactly like ours : total shock and a little bit of "wait... seriously?".
It sounds almost too good to be true right? But Vanna confirmed it. Thirty-four days of work for a whole year of being Vanna White on "Wheel of Fortune." That's like working just over a month out of the entire year. Talk about work-life balance goals!
Six Shows a Day Wardrobe Changes Galore and Why Vanna Deserves Those 331 Days Off
Okay before you start thinking Vanna has the easiest job ever let's add a little context. While she only works 34 days those days are INTENSE. Apparently they film a whopping SIX "Wheel of Fortune" episodes in a single day. Six! Can you imagine doing that much letter-turning and puzzle-revealing in one day? It sounds exhausting even for someone as energetic as Vanna.
And let's not forget the wardrobe. Vanna is famous for her glamorous gowns and guess what? Six Shows a Day means SIX different outfits. That's a lot of wardrobe changes. As someone pointed out it is practically a fashion show marathon on top of everything else. So yes those 34 work days are packed.
When it was pointed out to Vanna that 34 workdays means a massive 331 days off a year she seemed a little surprised herself. "Yes I guess so" she said "I never thought of it that way." But honestly after hearing about the six-shows-a-day thing we think she has definitely earned every single one of those days off. As Elvis Duran himself said "And you know what no one deserves it more than you. You’re the best." We second that!
From Pat to Ryan Vanna Rolls On Through "Wheel of Fortune" History
Vanna is a "Wheel of Fortune" legend. She and Pat Sajak were a team for so long it's hard to imagine the show without them together. They co-hosted for 41 seasons since way back in 1982. Last year Pat retired and Vanna bid him a tearful goodbye on air. It was the end of an era.
But the wheel keeps turning right? Ryan Seacrest has now stepped in as the new host and Vanna is still there by his side spinning those letters and keeping the game going. She is the constant in "Wheel of Fortune" a familiar and beloved face for generations of viewers. And now we know she manages to do it all in just 34 work days a year. Talk about efficient!
Fun Facts About Vanna White's "Wheel of Fortune" Job Schedule:
- 34 Days a Year: Vanna White officially works around 34 days per year filming "Wheel of Fortune".
- Six Shows a Day: On her workdays Vanna films up to six episodes of the show.
- Multiple Wardrobe Changes: Each workday involves multiple outfit changes to film different episodes.
- Long Partnership with Pat Sajak: Vanna co-hosted with Pat Sajak for an incredible 41 seasons before his retirement.
- Now Working with Ryan Seacrest: Vanna continues on "Wheel of Fortune" with new host Ryan Seacrest.
- 331 Days Off: Her schedule roughly translates to about 331 days off a year.
- Deserved Break: Despite the seemingly short work year the intensity of filming multiple shows and wardrobe changes makes her time off well-earned.
So Next Time You Watch "Wheel of Fortune" Remember Vanna's Secret Superpower: Efficiency!
The next time you are watching "Wheel of Fortune" on a random Tuesday night just think about this: Vanna White probably filmed that episode months ago maybe even during one of her packed workdays. She is like a super-efficient game show machine. 34 days a year and she brings smiles to millions of viewers every single weeknight. That is pretty amazing when you think about it. So here's to Vanna White queen of the letter board and master of the work-life balance. We are officially impressed!