Vanna White shocked her Wheel of Fortune bosses after hiring a powerhouse lawyer and demanded an enormous enhance to her wage following Pat Sajak’s exit — and sources stated she is going to battle any potential plans from new host Ryan Seacrest to exchange her with a youthful star, RadarOnline.com has discovered.
In accordance with sources near the scenario, Vanna was livid after studying Ryan could be taking up for Pat as host of the long-running recreation present.
As we beforehand reported, insiders claimed the 66-year-old wished to take the sport present’s prime job after Pat stepped down. However Ryan, 48, swooped in on the final minute and gained the job after quitting as Kelly Ripa’s co-host on the morning TV gabfest Reside!
“The entire scenario is fraught with drama,” stated a supply. “She put up with all of Pat’s weirdness for 39 lengthy years and folks figured she’d earned a shot on the large gig.”
As we beforehand reported, Vanna has been paid a $3 million wage for 18 years with no single pay elevate. Pat was pulling in round $15 million per season.
Sources say Vanna fears Ryan could foyer to exchange her with a youthful sidekick — which she plans to cease. Sources stated Vanna employed Bryan Freedman to symbolize her in talks with execs.
One other insider added, “Lots of people are shocked Vanna has been missed and apparently underpaid for thus lengthy. No marvel she’s calling within the large weapons to barter on her behalf. She wants to guard herself and get what’s honest, even when it means a messy battle.”
One other supply added, “Vanna’s bosses are panicking now. They clearly underestimated her and the way a lot help she has each on and off the set!”
As we beforehand reported, final month, Pat introduced he was set to retire after the upcoming season.
“Properly, the time has come,” Sajak stated in an announcement. “I’ve determined that our forty first season, which begins in September, will likely be my final. It’s been an exquisite journey, and I’ll have extra to say within the coming months. Many because of you all.”