Vanna White unexpectedly appears on the show «American Idol» before Ryan Seacrest begins hosting «Wheel of Fortune»

We will soon see a lot of Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White together, but before Ryan, 49, takes on his new role as host of «Wheel of Fortune», - Vanna, 67, visited him as a guest host of «American Idol» on Monday, April 8. During the «Idol» performances at Disney’s Aulani resort beach, Ryan announced that his future co-host had joined him. «Look who joined us on the beach, a national treasure, Vanna White», - he said.

Speaking with Vanna in front of the crowd, Ryan asked her what her impression was of watching «American Idol» performances live. «I love it. There are so many talented people here, I can’t believe how much fun it is», - she said.

Then Ryan showed fans what their co-hosting of «Wheel of Fortune» would be like. «I'm so excited to start working with you and thought maybe we could work together right now. Do you want to help me introduce the next finalist?» he said, before a series of fans raised letters to announce the next performing finalist.

Vanna showed that she was thrilled to personally experience «American Idol». «What an incredible experience to appear on a show that I’ve been watching from the very beginning! I’m such a big fan. Thank you @americanidol and @ryanseacrest», - she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.

Ryan also shared a few photos with her and Vanna on set and promised that this is a «harbinger of exciting events that await us together». «The television crossover you didn’t know you needed. Expect the legendary [Vanna White] on [American Idol]», - he wrote in the caption.

Longtime host Pat Sajak announced that he will retire from «Wheel of Fortune» after the current season ends in June. Ryan will take his place starting in September 2024