We All Know What's Coming for Vanna White. Why Aren't We Ready?
Briefly

Vanna White, the iconic presenter of Wheel of Fortune, has been a significant figure in America's game show era. With Pat Sajak retiring and her own contract nearing conclusion, White sought to negotiate a pay raise after 18 years without a raise. Eventually, she secured a contract extension until 2026 that includes a much-deserved increase in salary, reinforcing her status as a key player in the show's legacy amid broader changes in game show hosts.
In 2023, with Sajak headed for the exit and her own contract nearing its conclusion... White headed into negotiations for her next contract with the intention of leveling the playing field.
Vanna White will be around for at least the next year after inking a contract extension lasting until 2026, with provisions that include the pay raise she coveted.
Vanna White, at 67, is asserting her own value more than ever, remaining a last icon from a glitzier era of game shows.
It seemed like the Vanna White story was going to end ugly... but now she is poised for continued prominence with her new contract.
Read at Slate Magazine
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