The “American Idol” host, who will begin his “Wheel of Fortune” duties next fall, also explained why having White on the game show is “super important.”
White, who joined “Wheel of Fortune” in 1982, had been seeking a pay increase after reportedly earning $3 million a year for nearly two decades without any raises.ABC via Getty Images
White reportedly received a “substantial pay increase” after earning $3 million a year for nearly two decades — much less than what host Pat Sajak has been making.While her new salary has not been revealed, TMZ reported that White received a “substantial pay increase.” However, the rest of her contract remains unsettled.
The show’s 41st season, which premiered last week, will be 76-year-old Sajak’s last. The longtime host, who takes home a reported $15 million per season, announced in June that he was leaving after a “wonderful ride.”Seacrest was announced as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” after Sajak revealed in June that he was retiring.The 2023-24 season will be Sajak’s last, while White will continue on through at least the 2025-26 season.
At the time of the announcement, Radar Online reported that Seacrest’s role would come with a $28 million salary, and that upset White.by hiring Seacrest without giving her a chance to take over hosting duties, according to the Daily Mail.ABC via Getty Images“She wants to stay, but she also wants it to be fair and is going to fight for what she believes in and what she deserves,” the insider said at the time.
White reportedly also was upset that she “wasn’t able to give her two cents on the replacement,” with the source claiming, “It just shows a lack of respect in her eyes that they have for her. She wants to be with the show for as long as she wants to be on the show, on her terms. She believes she deserves it.”Share this article:
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