close Video Jimmy Talks About Vanna White Lawyering Up On Jesse Watters Primetime Jimmy Failla joins "Jesse Watters Primetime" to share his thoughts on a report that "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White hasnt gotten a raise in 18 years. "Wheel of Fortune's" Vanna White revealed that she considered retirement after her longtime co-host Pat Sajak announced that he was departing the beloved game show. During an interview with TV Insider, the 67-year-old TV personality shared her thoughts on her future with "Wheel of Fortune" after being asked how long she planned to continue her over four-decade run on the ABC series.
"I don’t know. When I heard that Pat was retiring, I thought maybe I should retire too. But I’m not ready!" White said.
Vanna White admitted she considered retiring after her longtime "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Pat Sajak announced he was leaving the game show. (Christopher Willard via Getty Images) In September 2023, White extended her contract for an additional two years, and she will remain with the show through its 2025-2026 season. VANNA WHITE MISSES ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ FOR FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS: HER UPCOMING ABSENCE EXPLAINED "We’ll see toward the end of those two years how I feel," White told TV Insider.
"I thank God after all these years that I still love my job." The iconic letter-turner will be joining new co-host Ryan Seacrest, who was tapped as Sajak's replacement in June 2023. Season 42 of "Wheel of Fortune" will premiere in September, and t.