Vanna White names possible successor on 'Wheel of Fortune' — most of her wealth came from the show

Co-hosts of "Wheel Of Fortune", Pat Sajak and Vanna White served as the face of the show for over 40 seasons. Fans have loved and cherished their presence on screen for decades and now the time to pass the legacy to the next generation has come. Earlier this year, Sajak bowed out of the show with young Ryan Seacrest taking over the hosting duties. Since his exit, fans have been speculating if his long-time co-host White, will follow the lead as well. Some have already zeroed in on a possible successor as well, based on White's suggestions. 

Who will be Vanna White's replacement?

White has been the face of the show alongside Sajak since 1982, a year after he joined the show. She first appeared as a temporary co-host and quickly became a fan favorite. Coming onboard as the permanent co-host, White is currently in her 42nd season run.

While Sajak has retired, White has vowed to stay on for the next two years, with a new contract under her belt. Despite this, fans couldn't help but think of who would be a perfect replacement for her, in the event she retires in 2026. 

Turns out, fans have already found a familiar face in none other than Pat Sajak's daughter, Maggie Sajak. She currently serves as "Wheel Of Fortune's" social media correspondent and has previously filled in for White in the show. Last year when White appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, it was Maggie who took over the Letter Board.

With fans backing Maggie, White is also quite fond of the idea. In an interview with E! Online, White noted that Pat's signature charm has "rubbed off" on Maggie, which was evident during her time as the co-host.  She expressed that Maggie had learned a lot from her father and she would be good for the show.  "I think she's a good replacement if I can't be there for some reason," White said. 

Nevertheless, White hasn't announced her retirement yet. What's certain is that she has got a massive hike with her fresh contract, which adds significantly to her fortune. 

TV personality, model, and actress, Vanna White has an estimated net worth of $85 million as of October 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth. White earned her fortune and fame as the host of the syndicated game show "Wheel of Fortune." White has been the show’s regular hostess since 1982 and will remain on the show till 2026, as per her current contract.

Recently, White collaborated with Laura Geller Beauty, the makeup brand known for celebrating beauty for women over 40 to launch a limited-edition makeup capsule line, Laura Geller Beauty x Wheel of Fortune Collection, based on the show itself. The limited edition is currently on sale on the brand’s official website.

White's salary from "Wheel of Fortune" is $3 million per year, as per Celebrity Net Worth. This year as her co-host Pat Sajak announced retirement, it was revealed that White’s salary for the show hadn’t been hiked in the past 18 years. 

Radar Online previously reported that White's demands for a salary hike did not sit well with the show's producers. However, the demand seemed to be justified as her male counterpart, Sajak used to pick up a $15 million paycheck.  Finally in June 2023, White signed a new two-year extension to stay with "Wheel of Fortune." Her salary was reportedly increased in the deal and she is estimated to earn $10 million through the 2025-2026 season.