Vanna White is hoping to earn half of what Pat Sajak makes in a tense contract dispute with “Wheel of Fortune,” according to a report published Thursday.
White, 66, reportedly makes $3 million per year and hasn’t received a raise in 18 years. Meanwhile, Sajak’s most recent contract pays him $15 million per year.
Sources told TMZ that White wants to make at least half of what Sajak makes.
“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than him, asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer,” a source told TMZ.
White reportedly hired high-profile lawyer Bryan Freedman to help her build the case. “Wheel of Fortune” producers at Sony aren’t budging, according to TMZ.
Sajak and White have co-hosted “Wheel” since 1981. In 2021, they signed contracts to remain as the stars of “America’s Game,” until 2024. Sajak, 76, revealed earlier this month that the 2023-24 season, beginning in September, will be his last.
Ryan Seacrest was announced Tuesday as Sajak’s replacement. Seacrest’s salary was not immediately reported.
“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said after the news broke. “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.”
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