White’s contract renewal was officially confirmed following months of negotiations. According to TMZ, White, 66, locked in a “substantial pay increase” and her contract is now through 2026.White was previously making $3 million a season and had reportedly been seeking a raise from the show’s producers, claiming that she only received bonuses for the last 18 years.Seacrest won’t be joining the ABC game show until current host Pat Sajek steps down in 2024.
He announced his upcoming retirement in June.For Seacrest, it’s “super important” to have vet White when he makes his debut.“She’s beloved by this country and by the viewers and I can’t even imagine standing next to her on that set being able to say, ‘Okay, let’s get to it.’ It’s great news,” he told Geist. “I’m very, very happy to hear it and very happy I’ll be able to work with her.”He joked that White will be his go-to for advice. “Vanna, please tell me what to do!” the “American Idol” host teased. “I can say, ‘How does this work?
Where do we go now? What’s next? Okay, got it.'”Seacrest officially ended his run on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after six seasons in April.
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