Vanna White, the iconic letter-turner from “Wheel of Fortune,” was spotted on TMZ’s Celebrity Bus Tour in Beverly Hills. While she graciously greeted fans, she remained tight-lipped about her future on the game show. Rumors are swirling about a significant salary negotiation between White and the network. A video captured her brief appearance on the bus, where someone asked if she would return to the show or even host it. White responded with a playful laugh and smile, teasing, “Time to say bye.” Her representatives have been contacted for comment.
Following Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement in June, Ryan Seacrest was named the new host, leaving White seemingly left behind. White has been a part of “Wheel of Fortune” since 1982, joining one year after Sajak. While Seacrest mentioned working with White in his statement, reports suggest that White has lawyered up and is negotiating for a raise. It’s been 18 years since her last salary increase, according to Puck News. White has reportedly hired attorney Bryan Freedman to handle the negotiation and is holding out for half of Sajak’s substantial salary of $15 million per year.
Although White has not publicly addressed the show’s future, a recent report from The Daily Mail suggests that she feels a lack of respect from the show’s producers. An insider claims that White is disappointed by not being given more opportunities to take over Sajak’s role or provide input on his replacement. Despite still respecting Seacrest and being happy to work with him, there seems to be an underlying dissatisfaction. Negotiations are ongoing, and if White were to be replaced, it would leave her heartbroken.
Fortunately, White has support from former game show stars like Gwendolyn Osborne and Claudia Jordan. Osborne expressed that it’s about time White spoke up for herself and demanded more. The new season of “Wheel of Fortune” is set to begin airing in September, and all eyes will be on whether White remains a beloved part of the show’s legacy.
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