The “Wheel of Fortune” Shake-Up: A Major Clue Suggests Vanna White’s Iconic Run May Be Nearing an Early End
Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White’s salary talks are ‘getting ugly’ as execs ‘refuse’ to raise her paycheck to $15M a year
THE salary talks for Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White have reportedly been getting ugly with the executive producers.
Since June, Vanna, 66, asked for half of what longtime co-host Pat Sajak, 76, makes, which is estimated at $15million a year.
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A lawyer for Vanna White is reportedly negotiating two salary deals, one for Wheel of Fortune and another for Celebrity Wheel of FortuneCredit: GMA
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A source claimed: “It’s gonna get ugly if Sony doesn’t get more serious.”Credit: Getty
Sources claimed Vanna’s lawyer, Bryan Friedman, is negotiating two deals: one for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and the other for the long-running syndicated show, according to TMZ.
Friedman reportedly asked a Sony executive to use a third party to evaluate Pat and Vanna’s roles on the syndicated show to come up with a “fair figure.”
A source claimed an executive denied his request because the studio does not want to use Pat’s salary for comparability.
Negotiations for the syndicated program have reportedly halted due to the Writers Guild of America strike.
An insider told the outlet: “It’s gonna get ugly if Sony doesn’t get more serious.”
Meanwhile, for her new contract for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the 66-year-old star will receive a “meaningful bump” and is expected to make $100,000 per episode.
‘A MODEL EMPLOYEE’
Near the end of June, TMZ also confirmed Pat’s co-star makes about $3million a year.
Her salary has remained the same for the past 18 years, and she has not received a single pay increase.
An insider close to the situation claimed negotiations between Vanna and Sony have been “very difficult” because the hostess “feels like it’s a statement for all women” and is reportedly negotiating for “a minimum of what is fair.
“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than him [Pat], asking for 50 percent of what he makes seems like a no-brainer.”
‘TRULY HUMBLED’
That same month, the game show announced via social media that Ryan Seacrest, 48, will take over for Pat at the end of next season.
With a glammed-up photo of the American Idol host, the caption stated: “It’s official! Starting in 2024, Ryan Seacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune.
“We’re so excited – Welcome Ryan!”
The new host shared a statement on social media and confirmed Vanna will remain on the puzzle board in September 2024.
He said: “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak.
“I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years.”
Ryan concluded: “I can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White.”
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Vanna pictured on the set of Wheel of FortuneCredit: ABC
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Vanna pictured with Wheel of Fortune co-host Pat SajakCredit: Getty
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Ryan Seacrest has been named as the new host of Wheel of FortuneCredit: Getty
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