Vanna White Seals Deal with ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Beyond Pat Sajak’s Hosting Tenure, Will Welcome Ryan Seacrest

Vanna White will be back on the record!

Wheel of Fortune confirmed Tuesday that White, 66, has reached an agreement with the series to extend his contract for two additional years, meaning he will continue to participate in the syndicated game show through the 2025-26 season. As a result, White will work alongside Ryan Seacrest when he takes over from Pat Sajak as host next fall.

Wheel of Fortune began its 41st season last week, with Sajak’s daughter Maggie returning as the game’s social media correspondent.

A source familiar with White’s negotiations previously told PEOPLE that the mom of two — who became co-host of the show in 1982 — was seeking equal pay with the longtime host after earning roughly $3 million a year for the past 18 years without any raises. .

Vanna White Seeks ‘Same If Not More’ Pay As Pat Sajak For ‘Wheel Of Fortune’: Source (Exclusive)

Vanna White and Pat Sajak.

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Sajak (76) announced in June that he will retire after the upcoming 41st season of the series. The following month, Sony Pictures Television confirmed Seacrest, 48, as Sajak’s replacement starting in fall 2024.

Following the announcement, sources told PEOPLE that Sony Pictures Television is “in talks” with White and would “like to have him back.”

Vanna White is in ‘negotiations’ to stay on Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ (Source)

Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

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White told PEOPLE in December that she wasn’t ready to leave Wheel of Fortune behind.

“I don’t even want to think about it,” she said, adding, “I mean, [Pat and I] we are a team.”

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Wheel of Fortune airs weekdays at 7:00 PM ET on ABC.

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