Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White reveals why she doesn’t want to marry her boyfriend despite 12-year relationship

Vanna White has revealed she isn’t looking to make anything official with her longtime partner, John Donaldson.

The Wheel of Fortune icon shares two adult children from her previous marriage.

Vanna, 66, told People this week that she’s secure in her relationship, ring or not.

She shared: “I mean, we’ve been together 12 years, and I feel like we are married.”

“Do we have to get married? No, because we feel comfortable in our relationship. You know what I mean?

“I know that he’s the one. He knows I’m the one.”

Vanna and the JDC Construction + Development Group founder haven’t discussed the topic of marriage, according to the outlet.

‘HE LETS ME BE ME’

“We don’t really talk about it, but you never know,” she added.

“I mean, I guess we could, but in my eyes and his eyes, we are married.”

Vanna also said the relationship has lasted over a decade because John: “is the male version of me.”

“We really are very similar. We get along so well. He’s easy. He’s easy, and he lets me be me, and I let him be him.”

Vanna and the real estate developer met in 2012 when a friend brought him to one of her barbecues, they began dating soon after.

Vanna told People that a decade after splitting from her first husband she was won over by John right away.

“I remember looking at him and thinking, ‘He’s really cute,’” she said with a laugh. “We ended up talking for a long time that night.”

VANNA’S FAM!

Vanna shares daughter Gigi, 26, and son Nikko, 29, with her first and only husband – restaurant owner George Santo Pietro.

They got married in 1990 and amicably split in 2002.

Gigi works at a tattoo studio in Venice, California, and loves showing off her stick-and-poke illustrations on her Instagram.

Meanwhile, Nikko is a real estate agent in California who loves flexing his cooking skills and workout videos on his page.

MATCHING TATS?

Vanna also shared she loves how her children both have creative sides and she’s not opposed to letting her daughter give her some ink.

“You know what, I want to have matching hearts where she’ll do a little heart on me and she’ll do one on herself,” Vanna added to People.

“I feel like I need to do that because it’s her and it would be her on me.”

Vanna admitted that she “never dreamed” that her daughter – who graduated from NYU with an art degree – would become a tattoo artist.

“I said, ‘Gigi, why tattooing?” She goes, ‘Mom, my art is on someone’s body for the rest of their lives.’ I was like, ‘That’s pretty cool.’ You have to be so good and confident. You can’t mess up.

“So she absolutely loves it. She’s been doing that for the past three years and is doing a great job. I’m so, so proud of her,” she continued.

“They’re both artistic. Nico does artwork for fun. That’s his escape from the real world, his real life is in real estate, which is good for him. So he’s loving that as well.”

“From the time they were born, I wanted them to do whatever they wanted to do in life,” she shared.

Vanna has had a winning month as she extended her Wheel of Fortune contract until 2026 after months of tense negotiations.

Vanna will stay on for the first two years that Pat Sajak’s successor, Ryan Seacrest, hosts.

She also launched a Wheel-themed makeup line which she called: “So cute” and “hopefully the start of something big!”

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Ryan Seacrest’s Surprise Engagement and Wedding Location Revealed — You Won’t Believe Who the Bride Is and Where They’re Tying the Knot!

Ryan Seacrest, the iconic American TV and radio personality, has been keeping his personal life tightly under wraps since his split with Aubrey Paige in 2024. But as we enter 2025, the 50-year-old American Idol legend is stirring up a storm of gossip, and this time, it’s not just about his career. Word is out: Ryan Seacrest is engaged—and the mystery woman who has captured his heart is a true bombshell.

Sources close to Seacrest have confirmed that, as of April 8, 2025, the long-time Live with Kelly and Ryan host is ready to walk down the aisle. However, the big question everyone is asking is: Who is the bride? According to insiders, Ryan’s engagement is one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets—and trust us, it’s one that has shocked even the most loyal Seacrest fans.

While Ryan has been notoriously private about his romantic life in recent years, this new chapter in his personal story has people talking. His past relationships, including high-profile ones with Julianne Hough and Shayna Taylor, gave no clues to the identity of his fiancée. But as the whispers about his engagement grow louder, fans are left scrambling for any hint of who this mystery woman might be.

The big reveal began when Ryan casually teased something exciting on his show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest. With a knowing smile, he dropped a cryptic message about “big things coming,” causing Kelly Ripa to cheekily jab at him about potential rings. The playful banter didn’t stop there—sources say Ryan has been spotted at Tiffany & Co. in Los Angeles, shopping for diamond bands. Fans on social media quickly picked up on the clues and began to speculate wildly. “Ryan’s too smooth to stay single,” one fan tweeted, while another exclaimed, “Could it be a co-star?”

Despite his past with famous faces, Ryan’s current love interest doesn’t seem to fit the usual Hollywood mold. This is someone he’s known “forever but never dated,” according to a friend of the star. The engagement is described as a complete surprise, especially since the bride has stayed far away from the spotlight, unlike his famous exes. She’s “his rock,” says an insider, someone who is private, grounded, and fiercely loyal to him. This twist in Ryan’s romantic life has raised eyebrows across the entertainment world, with fans eagerly trying to figure out who the bride is.

Could it be someone unexpected from the world of reality TV? Ryan has been involved with Keeping Up with the Kardashians for years, producing the hit reality show that catapulted the Kardashian-Jenner family into superstardom. Imagine Kris Jenner as his mother-in-law—that would certainly make for some interesting holiday dinners! Or maybe this romance has been blooming for years under the radar, perhaps sparked during the glitz and glam of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebrations in Times Square? Sources hint that Ryan’s fiancée is someone who has remained out of the public eye, and her connection with him is one that has been years in the making.

When it comes to wedding plans, think nothing less than extravagant. While exact details remain scarce, insiders suggest that Ryan is pulling out all the stops for his wedding day. Picture this: a chartered yacht off the coast of Santorini, or a luxurious celebration at the Plaza Hotel in New York, complete with an A-list guest list. The man known for juggling an 18-hour workday might finally slow down and enjoy a well-deserved honeymoon glow

Fans are absolutely losing it over this unexpected news. “Ryan Seacrest settling down? I need pics!” one tweet demanded, while another begged, “Tell us the bride’s name!” Seacrest’s Southern roots, growing up in Atlanta, could point to a classic Southern belle as the bride. Or perhaps his Los Angeles lifestyle suggests the mystery woman could be a media maven, someone from his industry. The mystery surrounding his fiancée has left fans on edge, eagerly awaiting any new hints.

Despite the buzz, Ryan remains tight-lipped. He’s mastered the art of deflecting rumors and steering clear of public romantic speculation over the years. However, this time, the veil is starting to lift, and fans are more than ready for the big reveal. Could it be someone from his past who’s stepping into the spotlight? Or is this a new Hollywood love story that no one could have predicted?

As 2025 continues to heat up, fans and Hollywood insiders alike are glued to every hint, every detail that could lead them to the identity of Ryan Seacrest’s fiancée. With the mystery surrounding his engagement only growing, we can’t help but wonder: Who is the woman who has finally captured the heart of the man who’s been the “busiest man in Hollywood” for decades?

Stay tuned as we continue to unravel the story behind Ryan Seacrest’s surprise engagement, and keep checking back for updates on this star-studded wedding that’s guaranteed to keep us guessing until the very end.