When Vanna White’s son, Nikko Santo Pietro, appeared in a cooking video alongside his mom, fans didn’t just tune in for the recipe—they discovered a new obsession.
Nikko, 30, quickly became a viral sensation, earning the title of “heartthrob” after fans flooded the comments section with compliments and curiosity about his relationship status.
“Vanna, where have you been hiding Nikko? He’s GORGEOUS,” wrote one viewer, while others simply declared, “Your son is hot!” The outpouring of admiration didn’t go unnoticed by Nikko, who described the attention as “flattering” in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight.”
For those hoping for a shot with Nikko, though, there’s some news—he’s taken. Nikko gushed about his girlfriend, singer-songwriter Easae, who even penned a sweet song about him titled “Karaoke.” “She’s amazing,” he shared, noting that she noticed his “heartthrob” potential long before the public did. Vanna herself is a fan, calling Easae “sweet, down-to-earth, and loving.”
Nikko, who works in real estate alongside “Real Housewives” star Mauricio Umansky, also has entertainment ambitions. While his career in real estate is thriving, Nikko admitted that his true passion lies in the entertainment world.
With a strong social media presence and entrepreneurial spirit, he’s exploring possibilities in television and even considering following in his father’s footsteps as a restaurateur.
Vanna, proud as ever, praised Nikko’s work ethic, crediting her parenting philosophy of instilling the value of hard work in her children.
She’s open to seeing Nikko on “Wheel of Fortune,” potentially following in the footsteps of Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie, who has become a regular presence on the show.
As Nikko balances his thriving career, relationship, and newfound fame, it’s clear he’s inherited his mom’s poise and charisma.
Fans will undoubtedly keep an eye on his next moves—whether in the kitchen, on TV, or in the business world.
