“Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the academic school year starting, it was not feasible to reschedule that day,” an unidentified source told TVLine.
this season after being diagnosed with COVID-19 — her absence coinciding with her ongoing contract negotiations.
The longtime letter-turner reportedly contracted the virus in late July while “Wheel of Fortune” taped its teacher episodes, which are scheduled to air in October. Now a source is explaining why filming couldn’t wait until White got better. “Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the academic school year starting, it was not feasible to reschedule that day,” an unidentified source“In keeping with the ‘Teachers Week’ theme… [California-based ‘Teacher of the Year’ recipient] Bridgette Donald-Blue graciously agreed fill in for Vanna for those five episodes.”
Vanna White won’t be appearing on the “Teachers Week” episodes of “Wheel of Fortune” this season — but for good reason, according to a new report.“Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the academic school year starting, it was not feasible to reschedule that day,” an unidentified source told TVLine last week.It has been rumored that White is in the middle of salary negotiations ahead of host Pat Sajak’s departure.
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