Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White’s contract is ‘not finalized’ as she ‘fights for big salary’ after Pat Sajak’s exit

WHEEL of Fortune host Vanna White’s contract has still not been finalized as she remains in a stalemate with the network over her wage.Vanna has starred on the game show since 1982 and has been fighting for a higher payout after going years without a raise.

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Vanna White has still not finalized her new contract with Wheel of FortuneCredit: Getty

Vanna- here with Pat Sajak- has asked for a ‘tremendous payout’ after four decades on the showCredit: Getty
But Vanna, 66, has still not finalized her new contract to move forward with the WoF, according to the DailyMail.

A source close to the show revealed to the outlet that “there are a few hiccups to resolve” before she returns.

“Vanna and the producers are currently on a similar page and want to get a deal done but they both have a few hiccups to still clear through,” the insider explained.

“They both know they have a lot of time to do it and more discussions to be had but everyone wants something achieved and wouldn’t want Pat’s last year hampered by the constant news of the revolving contract dispute drama. They want to celebrate this year with little to no drama whatsoever.”

The source also disclosed that there are a few issues contribting to the delay — mainly that this could be Vanna’s final contract with Wheel of Fortune.

“Wheel wants to make the transition between Pat [Sajak] and Ryan [Seacrest] seamless and having Vanna there would be wonderful to make that all happen.

“They want her next contract though to be her last contract so there is a little more maneuverability to change things up in a few years when they look for her replacement,” the insider revealed.

Vanna has made around half of what lead host Pat Sajak raked in over the course of their four decade careers on the show.

The source went on to say that Vanna is “OK” with negotiating a final contract, she just wants a “tremendous payday” that the show “isn’t ready to consider.”

“It is a matter of who is going to budge first, but they both aren’t blinking yet. Vanna wants to go out on her terms and retire when she is ready with a nice paycheck to end it all,” they shared.

FORCED HIATUS

Vanna contracted Covid-19 in late July while WoF was filming its annual Teachers Week, which is scheduled to air in October.

Instead of stopping production until she recovered, producers decided to bring in a sub.

They contacted Teacher of the Year recipient, Bridgette Donald-Blue, to replace Vanna at the letter board for the week of episodes.

The blonde’s absence from the show will be her first in nearly 30 years.

END OF AN ERA

Longtime host Pat, 76, announced he will retire in June 2024 after 40 years of hosting.

Ryan Seacrest, 48, will take over for him after the end of next season, marking the end of an era.

In a resurfaced interview with Esquire, Vanna claimed that she “worked harder” than her co-host.

“My position is much more, what’s the word? I work a lot harder,” she joked at the time.

“I’ve walked thousands of miles. And he didn’t have to do that. In my heels, no less.”

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Vanna contracted Covid in JulyCredit: Getty

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She has been absent from filming sinceCredit: Getty

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Vanna has made about half of what lead host Pat Sajak has raked in on WoFCredit: Getty