Vanna White, known for her role on “Wheel of Fortune,” recently expressed confusion after social media users dubbed her son, Nikko Santo Pietro, a “thirst trap.” The 67-year-old TV star shared a cooking video on Instagram last month featuring herself and her 30-year-old son in the kitchen. Following this post, many fans commented on Nikko’s appearance, leading White to question the meaning of the phrase during a recent episode of the game show.
“I recently posted a video of me and my son, Nikko, cooking, and it got a lot of responses,” White told co-host Ryan Seacrest, who explained that the term referred to how attractive Nikko looked in a snug-fitting t-shirt.
“I don’t get it,” she replied, shrugging her shoulders, while Seacrest teased about the tightness of Nikko’s shirt. The playful banter continued as Seacrest jokingly remarked about how good-looking fans found Santo Pietro.
When asked what they cooked in the video, White revealed it was a recipe called Uncle Roy’s Chicken, to which Seacrest added a humorous nod thanking both Uncle Roy and Nikko for the eye-catching shirt.
The enthusiastic responses to the video saw fans praising Nikko’s good looks, with comments highlighting his appeal. Conversations around his relationship status also bubbled up, emphasizing his recent rise as a social media star. Nikko, who works in real estate, acknowledged the attention he received as flattering but emphasized the importance of remaining grounded and focused on meaningful pursuits.
“I love it all, but it’s really good to remember the meaningful things in life,” he shared, noting his commitment to charity work. His mother beamed with pride, expressing that both her children, including daughter Gigi, were raised to understand the value of hard work.
Nikko is in a relationship with a singer-songwriter named Easae, who recently penned a song about him. Vanna expressed her approval of Easae, describing her as sweet and down-to-earth.
Despite the humor and excitement surrounding his newfound fame, Nikko remains focused on building a significant career while aiming for potential television opportunities, possibly even on “Wheel of Fortune.” Vanna revealed she would love to see him join her on the show in some capacity, further highlighting their close bond during this moment in the spotlight.
