Ryan Seacrest reveals the secret behind Wheel of Fortune's iconic click sound

For years, people who like Wheel of Fortune have been able to tell right away what the "click, click, click" of the spinning wheel means. But not many people knew the strange truth behind the famous sound effect until now. Ryan Seacrest has finally told the shocking secret, and even Vanna White was shocked.

What makes the well-known clicking sound?

Ryan Seacrest told Good Morning America about the secret that had been kept for a long time. “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,” as per a report by the National Examiner.



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What did Vanna White think of the reveal?

Vanna White, who was sitting next to him, said she was surprised. The longtime co-host said, "Do you know I never knew that?" This shows that even after being on the show for decades, the wheel still has secrets.

How has Seacrest changed since he started hosting?

In September 2024, Seacrest took over hosting after Pat Sajak retired. White said nice things about her new coworker, saying, "He just slipped right in like he'd been doing it forever." She also told fans not to worry that she was leaving, saying, "I'm not ready to retire." “I'm having too much fun.”

There is no doubt about Pat Sajak's legacy. He started hosting in 1981, and White joined him in 1982. Their partnership defined the show for more than 40 years, and fans loved the bond that formed between them, as per a report by the National Examiner.


The famous wheel and its clicking sound keep spinning into a new era as Seacrest and White take over.

FAQs

What makes the Wheel of Fortune click?
The wheel makes a clicking sound with small rubber bands that are like those used in orthodontics.

Did Vanna White know about it before?
No, she said she didn't know the secret until Seacrest told her.