Vanna White wants to increase the amount of money in her net worth. Following the announcement that Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak would be retiring, the TV celebrity, who is 66 years old, is reportedly in the midst of renegotiating her contract to continue appearing on the show.
After a report over the weekend said that White had not gotten a salary boost in 18 years, TMZ is now alleging that White is threatening to leave the show if she does not earn at least half of what Sajak is making. This comes after the story over the weekend stated that White had not received a pay raise in 18 years.
It was originally stated by Puck that White’s annual salary for her part on Wheel of Fortune was $3 million, while Sajak’s annual salary was five times as much as White’s. TMZ reports that Sajak’s annual salary is at $15 million at the present time.
The presenter, who is 76 years old and made the announcement earlier this month, will step down as host of the popular game show after season 41. Since 1981, when he succeeded Chuck Woolery in the role, Pat Sajak has presided over the game show Wheel of Fortune as the show’s host. Since its inception in 1982, White has been a participant in the program.
According to TMZ, Sony is also not on board with White’s demands, and the company has described the discussions as being “very difficult.” “She feels like it’s a statement for all women,” the source says on White’s motivation to come out, according to the information provided by the outlet’s sources.
In the meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the host of Wheel of Fortune beginning in September of 2024. The veteran TV host said that he was “truly humbled” to acquire the position, and he shared that he could add, “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, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.”
Additionally, in his statement, Seacrest expressed his excitement about the opportunity to “work alongside the incredible Vanna White.”
