Wheel of Fortune veteran Vanna White, 69, proves Coachella is all-ages event as she parties in the desert with her children

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By CASSIE CARPENTER, US SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER

Published: 01:19 BST, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 01:21 BST, 13 April 2026

Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White mingled with the mostly millennial masses inside the VIP section of the sold-out California music festival Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday.

The 69-year-old presenter was at the Coachella Stage of the Empire Polo Club watching Addison Rae perform her sexually-charged set.

White (born Rosich) was joined at the trendy festival by her son Nicholas 'Nikko' Santo Pietro, whom she included in her Instagram story: 'Headed in for day two! If you see me inside, say hi! I might have a little gift for you.'

The game show veteran was apparently handing out Wheel of Fortune-themed rainbow fans to anyone who asked, including her daughter Giovanna 'Gigi' Santo Pietro.

Last year, White enlisted the 28-year-old artist at the Lincoln Tattoo Company to ink her for the very first time, with a 'perfect' pink heart in honor of their close bond.

Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White mingled with the mostly millennial masses inside the VIP section of the sold-out California music festival Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday

The 69-year-old presenter was at the Coachella Stage of the Empire Polo Club watching Addison Rae perform her sexually-charged set

'I will think of her every time I look at it,' she gushed.

The South Carolina-born blonde welcomed her college-educated kids during her 12-year marriage to restaurateur George Santo Pietro, which ended in 2002.

White frequently appears in posts with her 31-year-old son, who was an avid gardener as a child but pursued a career as a realtor for Mauricio Umansky at The Agency instead.

However, Nikko still has a passion for the culinary arts (like his father) and appeared alongside his famous mother on a Drew Barrymore Show segment last year where he prepared fire-roasted salsa.

White is also a newlywed, having tied the knot with her boyfriend - real estate developer John Donaldson - in January after 14 years of dating.

'John and I have been in love for more than a decade and a little while back, we wanted to make it official in a private ceremony,' the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune co-host - who boasts 472,000 social media followers - wrote.

'We're excited to share this new joyful chapter in our lives with all of you!'

White (born Rosich) was joined at the trendy festival by her son Nicholas 'Nikko' Santo Pietro (L), whom she included in her Instagram story: 'Headed in for day two! If you see me inside, say hi! I might have a little gift for you'

The game show veteran was apparently handing out Wheel of Fortune-themed rainbow fans to anyone who asked, including her daughter Giovanna 'Gigi' Santo Pietro (L)

Last year, White enlisted the 28-year-old artist at the Lincoln Tattoo Company to ink her for the very first time, with a 'perfect' pink heart in honor of their close bond

'I will think of her every time I look at it,' she gushed

The South Carolina-born blonde welcomed her college-educated kids during her 12-year marriage to restaurateur George Santo Pietro (R), which ended in 2002

White frequently appears in posts with her 31-year-old son (R, pictured July 31), who was an avid gardener as a child but pursued a career as a realtor for Mauricio Umansky at The Agency instead

However, Nikko still has a passion for the culinary arts (like his father) and appeared alongside his famous mother on a Drew Barrymore Show segment last year where he prepared fire-roasted salsa

White is also a newlywed, having tied the knot with her boyfriend - real estate developer John Donaldson - in January after 14 years of dating 

The former pageant princess has served as co-host and letter activator of the Hangman-inspired, longest-running syndicated game show since 1982

In 2024, Ryan Seacrest (R, pictured February 4) officially replaced Pat Sajak as co-host following his retirement after an eye-popping 42 years on the job

White originally met the JDC Construction + Development Group president in 2012 when a friend brought him to one of her barbecues.

The former pageant princess has served as co-host and letter activator of the Hangman-inspired, longest-running syndicated game show since 1982.

In 2024, Ryan Seacrest officially replaced Pat Sajak as co-host following his retirement after an eye-popping 42 years on the job.

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