In 2016, Forbes reported that he earned $15 million a year from the show. Sajak, 76, is purportedly paid far more handsomely for his duties.

White, who has appeared on “Wheel” since 1982, has reportedly lawyered up in the wake of Sajak’s retirement news - and amid claims she hasn’t had a pay raise in 18 years.Īccording to Puck News, White has been making around $3 million a year since 2005 and has received only bonuses, not raises, during that time period. However, it remains to be seen whether Sajak’s longtime letter-turner, Vanna White, 66, will be joining Seacrest on the revamped program. Ryan Seacrest, 48, was announced Tuesday as Pat Sajak’s replacement on “Wheel of Fortune” following the veteran host’s retirement next year. Pat Sajak’s worst ‘Wheel of Fortune’ blunders ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant mocked for the ‘worst guess ever’: ‘Say it again?’ This season, she will introduce a new weekly sweepstakes called “Fan Fridays,” which will showcase that week’s fan-tastic prize while revealing a “Word of the Day” for Wheel Watchers Club members.Pat Sajak calls out ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant for being a ‘downer’: ‘I don’t wanna go on’Ĭome on down! Which television game show embodies your zodiac sign? His credit list includes Shark Tank, The Voice, Holey Moley, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Is It Cake? and Ellen’s Game of Games.Įntering her third year as the Wheel of Fortune social media correspondent is Maggie Sajak. Van Wagner has experience directing competition shows, scripted comedy, documentaries and sports across networks, syndication and cable. New to the team this season is Alex Van Wagner, who joins Wheel of Fortune as director after the retirement of his predecessor Robert Ennis over the summer hiatus. Amid uncertainty over her future beyond Season 41, she enjoyed a wave of support during her contract negotiations, which likely helped seal the deal for her to stay on. A fan favorite, White has been revealing letters at Wheel’s signature puzzleboard since 1982. Her contract extension for the flagship syndicated show is believed to involve a pay raise, too. In June, White also closed a new deal to return as host of ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, which, as Deadline reported at the time, involves a significant salary increase.

RELATED: ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ & ‘Jeopardy!’ Renewed For 5 Years With Big Increase At ABC Stations And I hope for nothing more than to be able to walk out on that stage and host with her.” “We sat in important places next to each other. I’ve known Vanna for a long time,” Seacrest said in an interview with Fortune this week. Vanna White Inks Deal To Continue On ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’

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