Vanna White, the co-host of Wheel of Fortune, has been absent from the show for a few episodes due to an undisclosed illness. However, according to recent news, she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently recovering. This marks the first time in 30 years that she has missed an episode of the show, and she has only been away from it three other times in her decades-long career. Despite her absence, she recently extended her contract to stay with Wheel of Fortune through the 2025-26 season.