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Wheel of Fortune will probably be with out Vanna White throughout an upcoming block of sport present episodes. Shot final month, the episodes have been shot for Teachers’ Week, and White was lacking on account of sickness. Reports state that the letter-turner caught COVID, and California-based “Teacher of the Year” recipient Bridgette Donald-Blue crammed in throughout her absence.
Why wasn’t filming delayed till White was unfavourable? A supply mentioned the next about White’s absence, per TV Line:
“Teachers had already arrived in L.A. to tape the episodes and, with the tutorial faculty 12 months beginning, it was not possible to reschedule that day. In retaining with the ‘Teachers Week’ theme… Bridgette Donald-Blue graciously agreed fill in for Vanna for these 5 episodes.”
TV Insider reviews that the contract negotiations between White and Sony Television are heating up. White is asking for 50% of what Sajak makes per episode. This can be her first request for a pay improve in twenty years. The negotiations and her absence from every week of episodes aren’t related.
This comes as Sajak’s retirement is looming. Ryan Seacrest will take over internet hosting Wheel of Fortune subsequent fall.
What do you assume? Are you shocked by Wheel of Fortune filming with out White? Would you proceed to observe the sport present if she additionally left?
