Vanna White Enlists Her 'Gorgeous' Son Nikko's Help in the Kitchen — and Fans Wonder Where She's Been Hiding Him

Mar. 15, 2025

Vanna White and her son Nikko.Photo:Vanna White/InstagramVanna White’s handsome son is stealing the spotlight once again.TheWheel of Fortunehost’s 27-year-old son Nikko, who she shares with ex-husband George Santo Pietro, has gone viral again more than six years afterthe internet first lusted over him in 2018.On Monday, Dec. 2, White, 67, shared avideoon Instagram of her and Nikko in the kitchen as they prepared a family recipe, “Uncle Roy’s Chicken,” in honor of Fabulous Food Week onWoF. White praised her son, who is a real estate agent in L.A., for being able to recreate one of her “favorite” recipes as she admitted she’s “not a good cook.““He does it just as good as Uncle Roy,” she praised of her eldest in the clip.Though White was focused on her son’s cooking talents, her fans were more focused on his face — and his impressive physique.“Vanna where have you been hiding Nikko?” one follower commented. “He’s GORGEOUS 😍.“A second said, “Vanna, your son is so handsome! I love the connection you have together. 💃🏼💪🏼💯.” One follower even went as far as to ask if Nikko was “on the menu too 👀.“Another also tried to set Nikko up with her own daughter, writing, “If your son is free my daughter is also. Lol they can cook together. 😊 “In the video, White was more of a sous-chef than she was in charge as she helped clean up after her son and learned some tips from him — including how to properly peel ginger (hint: use a spoon!). They also tested out two different theories about how to avoid crying when cutting onions, as Nikko wore sunglasses while chopping and White chewed gun beside him.Vanna White and her son Nikko.Vanna White/InstagramThe internet frenzy for White’s handsome son is nothing new. In 2018, she posted a photo of herself and Nikko enjoying a walk together with the caption, “Hanging with my boy!!! #inthecountry #love,” and fans were just as keen on the then 24-year-old as they are now.“But is he single? Asking for myself…” one person wrote on Twitter in response to the photo.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Wheel of Fortuneairs weeknights on ABC. Check local listings.

Vanna White and her son Nikko.Photo:Vanna White/Instagram

Vanna White/Instagram

Vanna White’s handsome son is stealing the spotlight once again.TheWheel of Fortunehost’s 27-year-old son Nikko, who she shares with ex-husband George Santo Pietro, has gone viral again more than six years afterthe internet first lusted over him in 2018.On Monday, Dec. 2, White, 67, shared avideoon Instagram of her and Nikko in the kitchen as they prepared a family recipe, “Uncle Roy’s Chicken,” in honor of Fabulous Food Week onWoF. White praised her son, who is a real estate agent in L.A., for being able to recreate one of her “favorite” recipes as she admitted she’s “not a good cook.““He does it just as good as Uncle Roy,” she praised of her eldest in the clip.Though White was focused on her son’s cooking talents, her fans were more focused on his face — and his impressive physique.“Vanna where have you been hiding Nikko?” one follower commented. “He’s GORGEOUS 😍.“A second said, “Vanna, your son is so handsome! I love the connection you have together. 💃🏼💪🏼💯.” One follower even went as far as to ask if Nikko was “on the menu too 👀.“Another also tried to set Nikko up with her own daughter, writing, “If your son is free my daughter is also. Lol they can cook together. 😊 “In the video, White was more of a sous-chef than she was in charge as she helped clean up after her son and learned some tips from him — including how to properly peel ginger (hint: use a spoon!). They also tested out two different theories about how to avoid crying when cutting onions, as Nikko wore sunglasses while chopping and White chewed gun beside him.Vanna White and her son Nikko.Vanna White/InstagramThe internet frenzy for White’s handsome son is nothing new. In 2018, she posted a photo of herself and Nikko enjoying a walk together with the caption, “Hanging with my boy!!! #inthecountry #love,” and fans were just as keen on the then 24-year-old as they are now.“But is he single? Asking for myself…” one person wrote on Twitter in response to the photo.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Wheel of Fortuneairs weeknights on ABC. Check local listings.

Vanna White’s handsome son is stealing the spotlight once again.

TheWheel of Fortunehost’s 27-year-old son Nikko, who she shares with ex-husband George Santo Pietro, has gone viral again more than six years afterthe internet first lusted over him in 2018.

On Monday, Dec. 2, White, 67, shared avideoon Instagram of her and Nikko in the kitchen as they prepared a family recipe, “Uncle Roy’s Chicken,” in honor of Fabulous Food Week onWoF. White praised her son, who is a real estate agent in L.A., for being able to recreate one of her “favorite” recipes as she admitted she’s “not a good cook.”

“He does it just as good as Uncle Roy,” she praised of her eldest in the clip.

Though White was focused on her son’s cooking talents, her fans were more focused on his face — and his impressive physique.

“Vanna where have you been hiding Nikko?” one follower commented. “He’s GORGEOUS 😍.”

A second said, “Vanna, your son is so handsome! I love the connection you have together. 💃🏼💪🏼💯.” One follower even went as far as to ask if Nikko was “on the menu too 👀.”

Another also tried to set Nikko up with her own daughter, writing, “If your son is free my daughter is also. Lol they can cook together. 😊 "

In the video, White was more of a sous-chef than she was in charge as she helped clean up after her son and learned some tips from him — including how to properly peel ginger (hint: use a spoon!). They also tested out two different theories about how to avoid crying when cutting onions, as Nikko wore sunglasses while chopping and White chewed gun beside him.

Vanna White and her son Nikko.Vanna White/Instagram

The internet frenzy for White’s handsome son is nothing new. In 2018, she posted a photo of herself and Nikko enjoying a walk together with the caption, “Hanging with my boy!!! #inthecountry #love,” and fans were just as keen on the then 24-year-old as they are now.

“But is he single? Asking for myself…” one person wrote on Twitter in response to the photo.

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