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Vanna White and Pat Sajak have lunch before Ryan Seacrest's debut on “Wheel of Fortune”

Pat Sajak and Vanna White met for lunch on September 3, just days before Ryan Seacrest's debut as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” Coleman-Rayner

Former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak and his longtime co-star Vanna White were spotted having lunch together just days before Ryan Seacrest's debut as the game show's new host.

Sajak, 77, and White, 67, were in good spirits last Tuesday as they left lunch at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif., according to new photos obtained by Page Six.

White wore a bright smile and wore a cheerful, bright pink short-sleeved dress. She also carried a clutch and wore casual flip-flops.

The former co-hosts were spotted leaving their meal in Encino, California last Tuesday. Coleman-Rayner
White and Sajak dined at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino on September 3. Coleman-Rayner

Sajak looked dapper in a blue and white button-down shirt tucked into white pants.

The two television personalities remained close to each other and were at one point seen hunched over White's cell phone.

The dynamic duo is rarely photographed together outside of the set of their show – even though they have been co-hosts for nearly four decades.

The television personalities seemed to be in a great mood because of the outing. Coleman-Rayner
Outside of the set of their popular game show, White and Sajak were rarely photographed together. Coleman-Rayner

White joined the popular show in 1982, while Sajak began his job as host a year earlier. During his time on the competition series, the TV veteran received 19 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning twice, as well as two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, which he won in 2024.

In June 2023, Sajak announced that he would step down from his position and remain involved as an advisor for the next three years.

“Well, the time has come. I have decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak tweeted and added: “It was a wonderful journey.”

Sajak hosted “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981, and White joined as his co-host a year later. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Sajak announced that he would step down as host in June 2023. ABC

Shortly after Sajak announced his plans to quit his hosting job, Seacrest, 49, announced that he would take over his post.

“I am truly honored to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” the former “American Idol” host wrote in a social media statement.

“I can say, like the rest of America, that it was a privilege and a pure joy to see Pat and Vanna [White] “For 40 years they were on our television screens like never before, bringing a smile to our faces every night and making us feel at home.”

Ryan Seacrest announced that he would replace Sajak on the show. Ryan Seacrest/X
Seacrest will make his debut as host of the show on Monday alongside White, while Sajak will work behind the scenes as a consultant. Instagram / @ryanseacrest

Seacrest praised Sajak and shared how excited he was to work with White.

The news came just months after Seacrest announced his exit from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” in February 2023 after six years – he taped his final episode in April of this year.

Seacrest will make his debut as host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST on ABC.