Vanna White admits she considered retirement herself after her decades-long co-star Pat Sajak, in 2023, introduced his plans to step again in 2024.
When requested by TVInsider how lengthy she thinks she’ll stay with the sport present, White replied, “I don’t know. After I heard that Pat was retiring, I believed possibly I ought to retire too, however I’m not prepared!’
White might be round for not less than the subsequent two years after signing a brand new deal. After prolonged negotiations, in September 2023, White prolonged her contract for an extra two years to proceed on the hit syndicated recreation present by means of the 2025-26 season. She might be working alongside Wheel‘s new host, Ryan Seacrest, who will take over for Sajak subsequent fall. Wheel of Fortune has been renewed by means of Season 45.
White additionally closed a brand new deal final yr to return as host of ABC’s Superstar Wheel of Fortune, which, as Deadline reported on the time, entails a big wage improve. Her contract extension for the flagship syndicated present is believed to contain a pay elevate, too. A fan favourite, White has been revealing letters at Wheel’s signature puzzleboard since 1982.
Sajak’s remaining Wheel of Fortune episode taped on April 5 and can air on Friday, June 7. Whereas he won’t seem on-air sooner or later, Sajak gained’t be distant from hit syndicated recreation present. He agreed to remain on as a guide on the present for 3 years following his remaining yr internet hosting, stated Suzanne Prete, EVP Recreation Reveals at Sony Photos Tv, when Sajak introduced his retirement.
