Vanna White has bought Sony spinning lately as a result of she will not proceed on “Wheel of Fortune” except she makes at the least half of what Pat Sajak has been making … sources inform TMZ.
Sources with direct data of the negotiations say Vanna is evident — she’s the cohost of the long-running present, so the pay disparity between her and Pat must be squarely addressed. Level of reality … they’re launched this manner on ‘Wheel’ — “Listed here are the celebs of our present, Pat Sajak and Vanna White.”
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In order that they’re launched as equals, however their salaries are something however. We have confirmed Vanna’s wage — $3 million a 12 months. And get this — we have confirmed that is what she’s made for the final 18 YEARS. She has not gotten a single pay improve in all that point.
Pat reportedly makes round $15 million a 12 months. Vanna is not asking for that, however we’re instructed her lawyer, Bryan Freedman, is demanding half the quantity Pat makes.
Vanna White Ought to Make …
One supply linked to Vanna put it this manner … “After 41 years as a mannequin worker and extra the face of that present than him [Pat], asking for 50% of what he makes looks as if a no brainer.”
Sony, we’re instructed, just isn’t on board, at the least not but. One supply with direct data described the negotiations as “very troublesome.”
Our sources additionally say Vanna looks like the problem is greater than her. As one supply says, “She feels prefer it’s an announcement for all girls.”
We’re instructed Vanna desires to remain on the present, but when she would not get what she believes is “a minimal of what’s truthful,” that is an actual chance.
Sony could also be in a troublesome spot right here as a result of Vanna supplies continuity when Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat a 12 months from September. It is fairly clear … they do not wish to lose Pat and Vanna on the similar time.
