Vanna White has negotiated her cope with “Wheel of Fortune,” however solely the superstar model, not the syndicated present, and we’re instructed Sony has made it clear … they are not receptive to her calls for.
Sources with direct data inform TMZ, Vanna’s lawyer, Bryan Friedman, negotiated Vanna’s deal for “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Turns out that deal was up, however her contract for the syndicated present goes for one other yr, so first issues first.
We’re instructed Friedman instructed Sony Vanna needed 50% of what Pat was making, however Sony wouldn’t disclose Pat’s wage for “Celebrity Wheel.” We hear Pat makes simply north of $400k an episode. In the tip, we’re instructed Vanna settled for $100k an episode, which we’re instructed was a “meaningful bump” from her final contract.
As for the syndicated present, we’re instructed negotiations are halted as a result of of the writers’ strike, however the events are far aside.
TMZ broke the story, Vanna has requested for half of what Pat Sajak makes, which we’re instructed is round $15M a yr. Vanna has made $3M for the final 18 years with no wage improve.
Our sources say Friedman requested Sony to make use of a 3rd occasion who is aware of the sport present area to judge Pat and Vanna’s roles and significance on the present, after which give you a “fair figure.” We’re instructed Sony turned thumbs right down to that request.
We’re instructed one of the issues … Sony believes they ended up paying Pat an excessive amount of and so they do not wish to use his wage for comparability. Apparently, that hasn’t sat effectively with Team Vanna.
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As one Vanna supply put it, “It’s gonna get ugly if they [Sony] don’t get more serious.”
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