Vanna White from 'Wheel of Fortune' admits she was 'afraid' of her chemistry with Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest is about to make his official debut on “Wheel of Fortune” and his co-host Vanna White admits she was a little nervous at first.

White had worked with host Pat Sajak for over 40 years and said she had “no idea what to expect” when Seacrest took over the position.

“I mean, when I'm used to a person for that long, I get very scared, but he does a great job,” White said on this weekend's episode of “CBS Sunday Morning.”

“WHEEL OF FORTUNE” HOST RYAN SEACREST RELATES TO “WILD” FIRST DAY ON SET: “MY HEART IS SPLITTING”

“I've known Ryan for probably 20 years, but over the last few months we've been traveling together for the show and getting to know each other a little better, so I think our chemistry is good,” she noted.

LIKE WHAT YOU READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

This is likely a relief for fans, as rumors were circulating in June that White was considering quitting.Wheel of Fortune” due to awkwardness with Seacrest, despite signing a contract in the fall that will see him through the show's 2025-2026 season. However, the 67-year-old appeared to try to dispel speculation of a falling out with an Instagram post in July.

“Friends on and off camera enjoying one of our favorite dishes: chicken and dumplings!” White captioned a photo of her and her new co-host eating dinner together on Instagram.

APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW INSTAGRAM

Ryan Seacrest (left) replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after he retired last year. (Instagram by Ryan Seacrest)

On CBS Sunday Morning, Seacrest said he jumped at the chance to host such a popular show.

“This is such an incredible, special franchise. It's more than a TV show. It's something that means something to people, and when I found out this was an opportunity for me, I didn't think twice about it, I thought: absolutely. Let's figure it out and go for it.”

However, the 49-year-old admitted there was a learning curve and he had to put in the work to get it right.

“Wherever I worked, sometimes the producers would come and bring contestants, and we would play 'Wheel of Fortune' in hotels just to familiarize ourselves with the rules and scenarios and things that can happen, so eventually it becomes second nature,” Seacrest said.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER

Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest attend the WOF S42 – Pier Wheel Launch at the Santa Monica Pier on August 30, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures / Sony Pictures Television)

Last year, Sajak announced his retirement after hosting the hit show for 41 seasons. Shortly after, the show announced that Seacrest would succeed the television legend.

In July, Seacrest shared a behind-the-scenes look at his first day on the set of “Wheel of Fortune” in an Instagram post.

“A quick look at my first day at @wheeloffortune and I’m still so excited!” he captioned the video.

Vanna White and Pat Sajak hosted “Wheel of Fortune” together from 1982 to 2024. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)

APP USERS CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

“My heart is racing. I'm so excited,” Seacrest admitted. Later in the video, he revealed, “You know, I couldn't sleep last night, I was so excited. I slept pretty well, but I was still very excited for the alarm to go off.”

Seacrest, who also hosts “American Idol,” told “CBS Sunday Morning” he doesn't know if he's reached “Ryan Seacrest peak,” but noted that he's “completely absorbed” at the moment.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

“I don't think I should take another job right now. I want this one to go so well. I want all the others to go well, but this one is new and I want people to go to this one and say, 'Oh, OK. You know what, I get it. This makes sense.'”

The premiere of “Wheel of Fortune” with Seacrest as host will take place on September 9.