Vanna White deserves more money, game-show model says: ‘Don’t mess it up’
She thinks Vanna White should take this deal.
Former “Deal or No Deal” and “The Price Is Right” model Claudia Jordan believes Vanna White should be mindful amid reports that she’s lawyered up and is asking for a raise for her role on “Wheel of Fortune.”
Last week, Ryan Seacrest was named as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” and is set to take over after Pat Sajak retires next year — while there’s still no word on White’s status.
“Vanna, you got a sweet situation right now,” Jordan told TMZ on Monday. “Don’t mess it up, but at the same time, get a little extra money because if they’re bringing Ryan Seacrest in, we all know Ryan Seacrest is about that coin. I’m sure they’re giving him an extremely good deal … “
“If he’s getting a huge payday, I think Vanna White should also benefit from this,” she continued.
At the beginning of the interview, Jordan explained that she thinks the network has more than enough money to go around — and that Seacrest shouldn’t have to give up a portion of his new salary to make up for White’s.
“The advertisement that goes on during these high-rated shows is astronomical,” Jordan told the outlet.
Jordan starred as one of “Barker’s Beauties” on “The Price Is Right” from 2003 to 2005 and was a briefcase model on “Deal or No Deal” from 2005 to 2009. She is also an actress and producer.
“Ryan Seacrest is in this business to make money, right?” she explained. “He should get as much money as he can get, and Vanna White should have her representation get her as much money as she can get.”
The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star also admitted that she doesn’t believe it’s “fair” to “start asking” other people to sacrifice some of their money.
“I think there’s enough money to go around from both of them, I really, really do,” Jordan said. “I don’t think Ryan Seacrest should get that pressure to give up some of his salary. He’s worked very hard at what he does, and being a host is a lot involved.”
The Post reached out to representatives for White, Seacrest and Sajak for comment.
According to Puck News, legendary letter-turner White, who has appeared on “Wheel” since 1982, hasn’t received a raise in 18 years — only bonuses.
She has been making a reported $3 million annually since 2005, per the outlet.
That is less than Sajak’s estimated yearly salary, which, according to a 2016 report from Forbes, is about $15 million.
White is said to have hired “aggressive” powerhouse attorney Bryan Freedman, who has represented other Hollywood stars in the past — including former “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards, after a slew of scandals.
But despite all of the alleged drama, Jordan pointed out that the models are a “huge part” of these game shows — a role that White shouldn’t lose out on after all of these years.
“I salute her, but I’d also keep that job. I would not go to the point where I would risk walking,” Jordan told TMZ. “I wouldn’t tell them I’m walking away, I’d say, ‘Hey, man, let’s talk about … give me something fair.’”
The interview comes just a few weeks after an insider alleged to the Daily Mail that White was concerned that she was going to be pushed out from “Wheel of Fortune” during all of the changes.
“The next year is going to be quite the ride, and Vanna wants to be a part of it all even after he leaves, and she hopes they don’t force her out,” an unidentified source close to White alleged at the time.
Former “Price is Right” model Gwendolyn Osborne, 44, also spoke up for White during an interview last week.
“I am so proud of her to be able to be at the place she’s at today, to have the confidence to say, ‘You know what, whether it’s for me or for the future women in this business, this needs to change,” Osborne said. “I need more, I deserve more.’”
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