Wheel Of Fortune December 9 2019

(CBS) – For the first time in the show’s 37-year history, Vanna White will be hosting Wheel of Fortune on her own for the next couple weeks.

Longtime host Pat Sajak, 73, was sidelined last month to undergo emergency surgery for a blocked intestine. The show took one day off from taping, then resumed with White as host. Those episodes begin airing on Monday, December 9.

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Last Edit: Dec 9, 2019 19:34:47 GMT -5 by woffan9821. Feb 29, 2020 7:53:35 GMT -5 kev347 said. It is not affiliated with Wheel of Fortune, Sony Pictures, or any. Why the December 9th episode of Wheel of Fortune will be different By Mark Robertson Nov 9, 2019 Vanna White is stepping in as 'Wheel of Fortune' host. The long-running game show confirmed on Instagram that Pat Sajak is 'resting comfortably' after undergoing 'successful emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine.' In December of 2019 Vanna White hosted Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak had emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine. Original air date: December 9. Vanna White To Host Wheel Of Fortune Solo Starting Dec. 9, After Pat Sajak’s Surgery. December 6, 2019 at 10:44 am. — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) November 8, 2019. Vanna White, who's been a staple on 'Wheel of Fortune' for almost 40 years, stepped in to host the game show for the first time. — Vanna White (@TheVannaWhite) December 9, 2019.

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Our taping on Thursday was canceled because host Pat Sajak underwent successful emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine. He is resting comfortably and looking forward to getting back to work. Taping resumed today as scheduled and Vanna White has stepped in as host. pic.twitter.com/09zYOCE4hL

— Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) November 8, 2019

Disney characters will join White on set during the two week Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway. Don’t be surprised if you see them taking turns at the puzzleboard.

As for Sajak’s health, he spent a couple days in the hospital before moving his recovery home.

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“Recovery will be complete and relatively fast,” he said in a statement released by the show. “For better or worse, doctors tell me they did not remove my sense of humor.”

White said that hosting without Sajak was “like a word without vowels.” Promising to “fill in the blanks” until his return. The pair has co-hosted the long-running game show since the early 80s.

Wheel of Fortune without @patsajak is like a word without vowels. I’ll fill in the blanks until you return. Rest up and we’ll be solving puzzles in no time. (Don’t worry, your job is safe! Well, pretty safe.) pic.twitter.com/pqUG3J3peH

— Vanna White (@TheVannaWhite) November 12, 2019

Sajak returned to the Wheel set on December 5, after missing about four weeks of work. Expect to see those episodes in early 2020.

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Vanna White, known for revealing letters of the puzzleboard on 'Wheel of Fortune,' took on a different role Monday night: host.

White, 62, filled in for Pat Sajak as he recovered from emergency surgery. Production was halted for a day before White stepped in.

Not to worry, the puzzle board didn't go untouched, as a person dressed as Minnie Mouse took on the task.

Monday's episode, filmed in November during Sajak's time off, will kick off her three-week run as host before Sajak, 73, returns to his post.

The official Twitter account for the show tweeted Monday afternoon to tease the unmissable episode.

'For the first time in show history, @TheVannaWhite steps in as host at the Wheel, while our friend Minnie Mouse helps out at the puzzleboard,' said the tweet. 'You won’t want to miss this week, as the Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway has officially begun!'

The tweet also contained a clip of White's introduction.

Fans commented in droves showing support for the television personality.

'She's doing amazing <3,' said one Twitter user.

'Absolutely loved seeing Vanna host. So cool!!' said another.

White also tweeted, sharing a photo of herself and the evening's contestants standing around the famous wheel.

'Tonight’s my first night of hosting Wheel!,' her tweet read. 'I’m excited and nervous! Stay tuned!'

More encouragement for White followed.

'So excited for you and I have no doubt you will do a great job,' said a fan. 'Can't wait to tune in!'

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Another said: 'I've been waiting years for this!'

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In an interview with The New York Times, White recounted being asked to fill in for Sajak.

'I’ve never even thought of that in 37 years,' White said of taking a turn as host. 'And to be asked almost on the spot, ‘How do you feel about hosting the show?’ Like, what?!'

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She continued, 'Normally I just stand there and I turn my letters, and I’m just happy as can be not having to worry about anything else. But here I am controlling the game. So logistically, it was much harder. But I know every aspect of the game, which helped so much.'