This is sure to get everybody’s blood boiling!!!
For those that haven’t heard, Pat Sajak introduced earlier this month that he shall be retiring from Wheel of Fortune after its forthcoming forty first season. It was later revealed that Ryan Seacrest can be taking up the place. He advised followers about how he was “truly humbled” to be becoming a member of the present, writing:
“I can say, along with the rest of America that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.”
Related: Pat Predicted Ryan Seacrest Replacing Him On Wheel Of Fortune Over A Decade Ago!
So with Pat retiring and Ryan taking up subsequent yr, all eyes have been on the longtime star of the present Vanna White. The 66-year-old has been co-hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1982. For forty-one years, she has remained a most important fixture on the sport present and doesn’t appear to be leaving anytime quickly. The American Idol host indicated in his assertion concerning the new job that she can be staying on as his co-host.
However, Ryan could have spoken too quickly! Because Vanna now refuses to proceed with the sequence – until she begins incomes at the very least half of what Pat was making! Over the weekend, a report from The Puck revealed that the hostess allegedly has not acquired a increase in 18 years (!!!) for her position on Wheel of Fortune. According to the outlet, she made $3 million a yr whereas Pat earned roughly 5 occasions as a lot. The precise quantity will depart your jaws on the ground: TMZ studies he’s receiving $15 million a yr!
Sorry, WHAT?!!!
Puck famous that Vanna acquired some bonuses over time however that’s nonetheless nothing compared to Pat’s annual wage! These two are the leads of the present. In reality, they’re launched on Wheel of Fortune as, “Here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.” So they’re thought of equals when the cameras are rolling however not when it comes time to issuing their paychecks. What a uncooked deal! The undeniable fact that Vanna is making considerably lower than her male counterpart and has not acquired a single increase in almost 20 years when she is the face of the present is horrible.
But Vanna has had sufficient of the unfair therapy! Puck reported that she not too long ago employed an “aggressive new lawyer” to assist her combat for a pay increase when her deal ends on the finish of the 2023-2024 season. Negotiations have already begun – although it doesn’t sound to be going properly!
TMZ reported on Thursday that the tv persona is threatening to stop the present if she doesn’t begin incomes at the very least half of what Pat is making quickly. A supply near Vanna mentioned:
“After 41 years as a model employee and more the face of that show than him [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes seems like a no-brainer.”
However, Sony allegedly isn’t prepared to present her what she desires proper now. One insider mentioned that negotiations have been “very difficult.” Seriously? It shouldn’t be this tough for Sony to present Vanna extra money. As TMZ famous, Vanna and her legal professional, Bryan Freedman, aren’t even asking to shut the pay hole between the co-hosts and likewise give her $15 million every year! She’s negotiating for HALF that quantity after not receiving a increase in 18 years! Her calls for will not be ridiculous. And let’s be actual, she needs to be incomes greater than what she’s even asking to start with. So what offers, Sony?!
Although Vanna desires to remain on Wheel of Fortune, there’s a robust probability she’ll stroll out the door if she doesn’t obtain “a minimum of what is fair.” But she doesn’t appear to be giving up the battle! A supply famous that Vanna believes this concern is manner larger than her, saying:
“She feels like it’s a statement for all women.”
Hopefully, Sony will get on board as a result of it’s time for Vanna to get the increase she rightfully deserves in any case these years! And we might hate to see her go if the negotiations don’t end up in her favor. Reactions, Perezcious readers? Sound OFF within the feedback under.
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