Vanna White shows fans crazy change to Wheel of Fortune puzzle board in brand new look at Sleek set Vanna White took gma's Ginger Z behind the puzzle board B AEL of Fortune has introduced some new changes to the upcoming season some of which will make Vanna White's job easier Good Morning America host Ginger Z talked to Vanna and new co-host Ryan secrist about their Sleek new set on Tuesday I don't even have to touch the letter any more Vanna 67 admitted as she gestured toward the allnew digital letter board this is a blank screen with a video on it right there are lasers up there she said pointing to the top of the screen so when I go to touch the letter it catches the movement of my hand so it lights up isn't that crazy Vanna asked Ginger 43 who nodded her head the GMA meteorologist wondered what was behind the wall vanon told her that she would go back there to see her puzzles which the Show puts on a graph another new change to this season is that Ryan is taking over for Pat s Jack after the legendary host retired following more than 40 seasons on air the new season of Wheel of Fortune will kick off on Monday September 9 on ABC a samz the co-host sat down with ginger to talk about the new season she said that Ryan 49 is already full of smiles it's Wheel of Fortune how can you not be happy he asked Vanna said that the game show is energetic positive and fun I'm so excited she said Ryan shared that becoming the new host is an outof body experience for him it is a very special thing that just doesn't exist anywhere else he said of the show to prepare for the new role the American host said that he has been watching old episodes of woov with bana and Pat 77 and has also played mock games across the country with mock contestants hopefully it all pays off Ryan said he also said that he isn't going to make any changes and if they keep having fun the show will work need of ER last week Ryan gave fans another Glimpse at the new set the set features bright colors palm trees and the huge iconic wheel the new set also has a blue tint to it compared to the old one fans were divided over it with some saying it looked cheap and tacky not playing games despite his declaration that he won't make any changes Ryan will be making at least some small tweaks for season 42 according to the New York Times the host will not use Q cards as Pat did he is also memorizing every contestant's introduction he has already brought a new energy to the Set n wrote he can break into a salsa dance he moves easily around the stage and he does not require index cards one of Mr s's Hallmarks when he introduces each new contestant