Ryan Seacrest Wheel of Fortune Salary is nothing to sneeze at.
In fact, if we were Pat Sajakwe were seething with anger right now.
A new report has come out ahead of Ryan’s official debut on the show, suggesting that not only is Ryan making quite a killing in his new hosting gig, but he’s also making nearly double what Pat does.
No wonder Vanna White criticized her salary!
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Ryan Seacrest’s Wheel of Fortune Salary Is Enough to Buy All the Vowels
Pat Sajak took his final bow after four decades as host of Wheel of Fortune in June 2024. Although still loved, at age 77 he was ready to spend more time with his family and future grandchildren.
Taking his place behind the wheel is Ryan Seacrest, a man who knows a thing or two about hosting. He led the accused in 23 seasons of american idolhosted Rock night for over two decades and even had a brief stint on morning TV alongside Kelly Ripa for Kelly and Ryan.
But the coveted position of Wheel of Fortune host isn’t just one that falls right into his wheelhouse; it’s also about to significantly expand his wallet.
According to Online Radar, Ryan will rake in $28 million annually as the new host of Wheel of Fortune.
If that number seems exorbitant, you might find it shocking to learn that the amount is almost double Pat’s old salary. Pat earned $15 million per season.
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And Vanna White?
Now, this is where the story takes a turn.
When Ryan takes over as host in the fall of 2024, he will be joined by Pat’s former co-host and letter deliverer, Vanna White. It has been confirmed that Vanna has already extended her contract with Sony Pictures Television for a few more years, specifically until 2025.
However, this also came at a cost to the show. Reports suggested everything from Vanna demanding to be paid equal to Ryan to wanting the hosting job outright. There were even rumors that Vanna would quit if her salary demands were not met.
In the end, although her salary remains a mystery, everything she was offered convinced her to stay through the transition. Meanwhile, Ryan has already made progress finding a way to vibe with Vanna before the show starts filming.
He invited her to co-host the final season of American Idol.
“She said she had been watching the show for many years and I invited her to come and do an introduction to one of the contestants and she did and it made me realize how lucky I am to be able to work with her soon Wheel,” said Seacrest PEOPLE at Hulu’s Disney+ celebration in Los Angeles on Friday, April 5.