Bristol Palin to Replace Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White

Vanna Stepping Down, Replaced by Daughter of Sarah Palin

Jenny Corvette
In an unprecedented move that's shocked the television world, Wheel of Fortune has replaced its long standing hostess Vanna White and named Bristol Palin her temporary replacement. The move comes after a series of contract disagreements between White and ABC over salary issues and bonuses. Vanna White has been Wheel of Fortune's official letter turner since 1982 but recent negotiations between White's agent and ABC collapsed late Friday, leaving the popular game show suddenly without anyone to reveal the letters to their puzzles.

The decision to replace Vanna White with Bristol Palin has not been welcomed among many of Wheel of Fortune die-hards. Bristol Palin is the daughter of former Republican Alaskan Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Bristol's recent third place finish on Dancing with the Stars showcased her as an up and coming, if controversial, celebrity. Rumors circulated about how Sarah Palin and her Tea Party may have been manipulating the voting process when Bristol lasted longer on the show than many anticipated she would. It was a pregnant Bristol who made her national debut in 2008 as her mother was running for Vice President and condoning abstinence as part of her political platform.

Some now wonder if the young Palin is the best candidate to replace the ever popular Vanna White. The Wheel of Fortune job responsibility requires more than looks and charm. It also requires a familiarity with the English language, something Bristol's mother Sarah Palin hasn't always demonstrated. Show officials insist Bristol Palin is qualified for the role on Wheel of Fortune. "She knows all 26 letters of the English alphabet," said ABC President Ben Sherwood, "Not just the letters E.P.T."

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Jenny Corvette lives in Southwestern lower Michigan. She has a BA in English, with an emphasis in Creative Writing. She minored in both Political Science and Philosophy. She has nearly 15 years experience as...  View profile

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  • Bill2/14/2012

    Gotta bring little Trapped along to tell her what letters to put up. Afterall, Mama Grizzly pulled her out of public schools because she had "mono" (wink wink)

  • Beth2/15/2011

    Wow. I've watched the show forever, but I'll stop the very day that Bristol Palin steps on the stage.

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