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Culture November 8, 2019

Vanna White hosts 'Wheel of Fortune' as Pat Sajak recovers from 'emergency surgery'

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"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak is recovering from emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine, according to a post from the game show's Twitter account.

Taping of the show was suspended Thursday, and on Friday, Vanna White stepped in for Sajak as he recovered from the procedure. She was joined by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto, a subsequent tweet indicated.

A return date for Sajak has not yet been announced.

"He is resting comfortably and looking forward to getting back to work," the statement read.

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

Vanna steps in as host and Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto join in the fun! pic.twitter.com/dEpHLxjTMU

— Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) November 9, 2019

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Sajak, 73, and White, 62, have worked together on the syndicated show for more than 30 years, and they aren't stopping any time soon.

Last year, Sony Pictures Television announced that the stars' "Wheel of Fortune" contracts had been extended through 2022.