Vanna White agrees to "Wheel of Fortune" contract extension Vanna White agrees to "Wheel of Fortune" contract extension 00:17 Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to Pat Sajak, her co-host of more than 40 years, ahead of his final episode as the host of "Wheel of Fortune." On Thursday's episode of the beloved game show, White honored Sajak's work and their friendship with a video segment that featured clips and photos tracing their collaboration from the 1980s to the present. "As this chapter of our lives is coming to an end, I know you'll still be close by.
You're like a brother to me and I consider you a true lifelong friend who I will always adore," she said. "I love you, Pat." "Wheel of Fortune" hosts Vanna White and Pat Sajak.
Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images White said that while their long-running work collaboration has been significant to her - noting that he made her feel "so comfortable and so confident" when she started - she said their personal friendship has meant much more. "As much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our families, outside the studio, are my favorite," she said, seeming to hold back tears. "We've watched our children grow up together, we've traveled all over the world, we've eaten hundreds of meals together.
We've laughed, we've cried, we've celebrated." One of television's most iconic duos After the prerecorded video segment ended, Sajak and White shared a hug on stage. Sajak and White hav.
