Fri Sep 12 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Secret Revealed: Vanna White Stunned After 43 Seasons

**Los Angeles, CA** – After 43 seasons on “Wheel of Fortune,” co-host Vanna White was just as surprised as her fans to learn the secret behind the show’s signature clicking sound. The revelation came during an interview promoting the new season, as host Ryan Seacrest revealed that rubber bands, similar to those used in orthodontics, are responsible for the iconic noise heard every time a contestant spins the wheel.

“Do you know the clicking sound? There are rubber bands – like you used to have with orthodontia on your teeth – that’s what makes the clicking,” Seacrest explained to “Good Morning America.”

White, who has been turning letters on the game show since 1983, was visibly shocked by the news. “Do you know I never knew that?” she exclaimed.

The surprising discovery comes as Seacrest begins his second season hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” having taken over from Pat Sajak, who retired in 2023 after hosting the show for more than 40 years.

Despite the behind-the-scenes secret, White expressed her continued enthusiasm for the show, noting, “I love coming to work every day. It’s always fun and you never know what’s going to happen.”

White recently extended her contract with “Wheel of Fortune” through 2026 and received a substantial pay increase, according to TMZ. The new season of “Wheel of Fortune,” featuring Seacrest and White, premiered earlier this week.

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