‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Vanna White’s Replacement Revealed?
Has Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White’s replacement been revealed? Since it was announced that Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak in September 2024, fans have wondered what’s next for Vanna. Plus, she’s also in the midst of intense contract negotiations. This week, it was revealed that Vanna has been replaced. But is this permanent or temporary? Who filled her shoes? Keep reading for all of the details.
Vanna White is in the midst of contract negotiations.
As we’ve reported, Vanna is negotiating her WOF contract due to her not receiving a raise in 18 years. TMZ confirmed that the iconic letter-turner only makes $3 million per year while Pat Sajak earns $15 million annually. Despite not receiving a raise, she has been given bonuses.
These details, along with Ryan Seacrest being named Pat’s replacement, have sparked discussions about what the next chapter holds for Vanna. After all, she’s been a part of the show for the past four decades. At 66 years old, she may be ready to move on to something else or retire and live a more low-key life.
Now, amid these negotiations and shake-ups, Vanna has been replaced. But is it for good or just temporarily?
Did Wheel of Fortune officially replace Vanna White?
It looks like Vanna was finally replaced but not in the way fans might have expected. According to Puck, Vanna ended up with Covid in July while the game show was filming the “Teachers Week” episodes. The new season premieres on September 11 and the “Teachers Week” episodes will air in October.
Because Vanna was absent due to Covid, she was reportedly replaced by Bridgette Donald-Blue, who was voted “Teacher of the Year” in California. Bridgette proudly turned the letters in Vanna’s place for a week.
Now, from the details shared so far, it sounds like Vanna was only replaced temporarily. This was only necessary due to her Covid diagnosis and the special “Teachers Week” episodes.
However, with so many discussions about her contract, it’s possible there will be another shake-up in the future. For now, it’s unclear how Wheel of Fortune will handle Vanna’s requests for more money. And it’s not obvious who would replace Vanna when that time finally comes.
So, are you relieved to learn that this only appears to be a temporary replacement? Who do you think will fully replace Vanna White when the time comes? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about your favorite game shows, including Wheel of Fortune. Below, you can take a walk down memory lane with a clip of Vanna’s first appearance on WOF.
Update: More details on why Vanna was replaced.
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leave Vanna White in. She is not replaceable.!!!!!!
She should just be replaced. Someone else would be ecstatic with 3 million.
I love Vanna White- she is not replaceable.
Give Vanna White a raise. She deserves this. She hasn’t asked for a raise in over 18 years. Come on just give her the raise for now
We won’t watch the show with the Vanna replacemen.t. The current “teacher of the year” on the show Is a pathetic replacement for Vanna and a detriment to the show.