New to the team this season is Alex Van Wagner, who joins Wheel of Fortune as director after the retirement of his predecessor Robert Ennis over the summer hiatus. Amid uncertainty over her future beyond Season 41, she enjoyed a wave of support during her contract negotiations, which likely helped seal the deal for her to stay on. A fan favorite, White has been revealing letters at Wheel’s signature puzzleboard since 1982. Her contract extension for the flagship syndicated show is believed to involve a pay raise, too. In June, White also closed a new deal to return as host of ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, which, as Deadline reported at the time, involves a significant salary increase. RELATED: ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ & ‘Jeopardy!’ Renewed For 5 Years With Big Increase At ABC Stations And I hope for nothing more than to be able to walk out on that stage and host with her.” “We sat in important places next to each other. I’ve known Vanna for a long time,” Seacrest said in an interview with Fortune this week. Vanna White Inks Deal To Continue On ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’
