Vanna White ‘holding out’ for 50% of Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ salary
Vanna White is “holding out” for her own wheel of fortune.
A “lawyered up” White, 66, won’t continue her long run on “Wheel of Fortune” unless she makes at least half of what Pat Sajak has been making, according to a new report from TMZ.
“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer,” a source close to White told the outlet.
Sajak, 76, has hosted “Wheel” since 1981, while White joined the show a year later to become its iconic letter-turner.
With Sajak’s retirement approaching, Seacrest has been named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune,” The Post confirmed Tuesday.
But while Seacrest said he “can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White,” it remains unclear if White will join Seacrest, salary depending.
Sources told TMZ that White is negotiating for the pay disparity between her and Sajak to be addressed considering they are essentially co-hosts of the beloved game show.
In fact, they are even introduced on the show as equals: “Here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.”
TMZ also confirmed that White’s salary is $3 million a year — and that she hasn’t gotten a single pay increase for the last 18 years.
Since 2005, White has received only bonuses, not raises, according to Puck News.
Meanwhile, Sajak reportedly makes about $15 million a year — five times the amount as his counterpart. White’s “aggressive” lawyer Bryan Freedman — who has represented a slew of A-listers during disputes with their employers — is allegedly demanding that she makes at least half of Sajak’s salary.
A source claimed that negotiations with Sony are “very difficult” and they aren’t budging just yet, though White feels this is “a statement for all women.”
White allegedly wants to stay on “Wheel,” but would consider walking if she doesn’t get “a minimum of what is fair.”
The Post has reached out to White, Sajak and Seacrest for comment.
Meanwhile, her contract is reportedly up at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
It’s unclear what Seacrest, 48, will be paid for the gig, though along with being the new host, he will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony on Tuesday.
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