While rumors of wage negotiations and a potential retirement are swirling, Vanna White is protecting mum concerning her future with Wheel of Fortune.
Vanna’s longtime buddy and co-host, Pat Sajak, introduced his retirement from Wheel of Fortune on June 12, bringing an finish to his 41-season-long profession on the favored recreation present.
As Monsters and Critics beforehand reported, one other A-list superstar, Ryan Seacrest, might be filling Pat’s sneakers subsequent 12 months as his alternative.
The massive changeup has Wheel of Fortune followers speaking, particularly since information broke that Vanna has reportedly lawyered up and is trying to go get her bag and demand that she receives a commission half of Pat’s wage.
Over the weekend, Vanna was noticed out and about along with her son, Nikko, whereas the mother-son duo grabbed some ice cream.
TMZ’s tour information aboard the Celebrity Tour Bus noticed the tv persona on Saturday, and Vanna was type sufficient to get on the bus and greet TMZ’s visitor vacationers.
Vanna was pleasant and in good spirits as she chatted along with her followers on her break day.
Vanna White dodges the query when requested about her future on Wheel of Fortune
Before heading again out along with her son, one among TMZ’s reps requested her, “One extra query – and please don’t be mad – Harvey [Levin] desires to know, are we gonna see you? Are you gonna keep on? Are you gonna be the host [of Wheel of Fortune]?”
Vanna was a very good sport, however fairly than addressing the burning query, she turned to depart and mentioned, “Time to say goodbye!” earlier than waving and smiling on the bus filled with vacationers.
With Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement, many Wheel of Fortune viewers have questioned about Vanna White’s future on the present.
Will Vanna keep on Wheel of Fortune, retire, or get replaced?
There have since been talks of Vanna being changed or that the longtime tile-turner might be following in Pat’s footsteps and leaving Wheel of Fortune altogether… particularly if Sony doesn’t pay up.
Ryan Seacrest’s girlfriend, Aubrey Paige Petcosky, obtained the rumor mill churning when she teased an upcoming challenge. With phrase that her beau, Ryan, might be taking up for Pat subsequent 12 months, a few of Aubrey’s followers and followers assumed that her “challenge” might be taking up Vanna’s co-hosting duties on Wheel of Fortune.
Word on the road is that Vanna felt “disrespected” that Ryan was chosen as Pat’s alternative. An insider dished that Vanna felt the choice to rent Ryan confirmed a “lack of respect” towards her.
The supply advised The Daily Mail, “She was disillusioned that they didn’t give her extra of an opportunity to take over Pat’s job or that she wasn’t capable of give her two cents on the alternative.”
Vanna has been smiling, clapping, and turning letters for 41 years as Pat’s trusty sidekick and co-host. Although Vanna has faithfully been by Pat’s aspect for over 20 years, her wage is considerably much less — Pat rakes in a formidable $15 million per 12 months because the host of Wheel of Fortune, whereas Vanna earns $3 million yearly for her hostessing duties.
Nevertheless, Vanna has made a reputation for herself within the leisure trade, and he or she’s amassed a internet value that exceeds Pat’s. As Monsters and Critics reported, Vanna’s internet value is estimated to be an astounding $85 million, whereas Pat Sajak’s is reportedly $70 million.
Wheel of Fortune airs weeknights on ABC.
