Vanna White is saying nice things about Ryan Seacrest but she’s still incredibly close with former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, who’s been meeting her for lunches and coaching her to hang on tight and stick it out for her own best interests.

The famous TV duo were spotted on a cozy lunch date Tuesday, September 3 at California Pizza Kitchen in Encino, Calif. The local was convenient for the former “Wheel of Fortune” host, 77, as he lives nearby with his wife, Lesly Brown. The TV personality and the former model have been married for 35 years.

An insider claimed Sajak, 77, did not have much input in who would replace him, because he 'deliberately stayed out of that process'.

Wheel Of Fortune veteran host Pat Sajak did not pick Ryan Seacrest to replace him fronting the iconic show according to reports as he makes his presenting debut

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Television legend Vanna White could become host of Wheel of Fortune if Ryan Seacrest isn't well-received by viewers and season ratings don't increase, insiders claim. Seacrest, 49, made his debut as host of the ABC gameshow when the new season launched earlier this month after Pat Sajak retired this summer following his 40-year tenure.