‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Ryan Seacrest’s Luxurious Treatment BTS
Ryan Seacrest has been a polarizing hire as the Wheel of Fortune host. Many old-school game show fans hated the idea of him coming onto the show. Several fans have picked apart every mistake he has made in this, his first season. However, there are also others who love him and he had monster ratings in his first appearance this season.
It also appears that the studio loves him. He is reportedly getting the luxury treatment by the show. Here is what you need to know.
Ryan Seacrest Getting Royal Treatment On Wheel Of Fortune
According to reports, Wheel of Fortune has given Ryan Seacrest some amazing perks since he joined the show. First of all, his pay is massive. He is reportedly making $28 million a year to host the game show. Pat Sajak was making $15 million a season when he hosted the show.
It sounds like that was only the tip of the iceberg. Ryan has a $400,000 Aston Martin car, and his parking spot is just steps from the stage where he works on Wheel of Fortune. There are only four parking spots there. Usually, only executives get the spaces. Seacrest earned one for his role as host (via The Express).
All other crew members have to park in the garage on the other side of the 45-acre lot and have to walk or bike to the main stage. For those concerned, it seems that Vanna White also got the same treatment, and she parks her red Porsche SUV next to Seacrest’s car.
Ryan Seacrest Gets Other Perks On The Job
It sounds like Ryan Seacrest (and Vanna White) get other perks others don’t as well. The two hosts are the only staff members who can sneak away for a break backstage during filming.
Vanna will often step behind the letterboard. Some people think that she is figuring out the next puzzle’s answer ahead of time. There are also three to six episodes filmed every day, and both Ryan and Vanna go back to change their wardrobe between each game to give the illusion that they were filmed on different days.
Sources also claim that fresh water bottles with straws are brought out to Vanna and Ryan during the games.
At the same time, Ryan has been criticized every step of the way by some fans. Some accused him of lacking empathy when players lose. Others say he seems almost robotic at times. However, there are other fans who love his performance so far.
Are you surprised that Ryan Seacrest is getting such elaborate treatment on Wheel of Fortune? Do you think that Pat Sajak received similar perks when he was hosting the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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