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Vanna White isn’t impressed with how Wheel of Fortune is shaping up post-Pat Sajak.

Last month we reported that Ryan Seacrest is officially set to take over hosting duties on the fan-favorite television show after Sajak rounds out his decades-spanning role with his 41st and final season. At the time, Ryan announced that Vanna would be staying on as co-host, but soon after, The Pluck reported that the 66-year-old hadn’t received a raise in 18 years, and made only a fifth of Sajak’s reported $15 MILLION salary!

Related: Pat Predicted Ryan Would Replace Him As Host A Decade Ago! Watch!

To fight for a more equal pay, Vanna hired an “aggressive new lawyer” to help negotiate a new deal, but insiders say Sony isn’t willing to give what she wants right now — just half of…

Seacrest was named the new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ weeks after Pat Sajak announced he’d be stepping down after season 41

Vanna White doesn’t seem likely to say goodbye to Wheel of Fortune just yet.

Speculation has been swirling regarding White’s future with the popular game show following longtime host Pat Sajak‘s announcement that he is retiring after 41 seasons, followed up by confirmation that Ryan Seacrest will take over hosting duties.

Now, sources close to the situation tells PEOPLE that Sony Pictures Television is in talks to keep the glamorous fan favorite on the show.

“They are in negotiations with her,” confirms the insider, “and would like to have her back.”

Related: Vanna White Sends Her 'Cheers' to 'Wheel of Fortune' Host Pat Sajak as He Announces His Retirement

Ryan Seacrest Taking Over ‘Wheel of Fortune’ As Pat Sajak’s Replacement 

Ryan Seacrest is set to become the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” 

The “American Idol” personality shared the news on social media Tuesday, writing — “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna [White] on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.” 

The 48-year-old spoke directly to the game show’s longtime host, Pat Sajak, adding — “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.”

He continued — “I look…

Whatever your feelings about Ryan Seacrest taking the “Wheel” from Pat Sajak, at least it’s been a relatively quick, decisive process.

Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer took to Twitter on Tuesday to comment on Seacrest being named the new “Wheel of Fortune” host — and mock the long, winding road “Jeopardy!” went on to find a replacement for the late Alex Trebek.

(Trebek died in late 2020 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.)

“Wheel of Fortune went about this all wrong,” Holzhauer tweeted sarcastically. “First you subject the contestants and viewers to an endless parade of temps who don’t prepare before hosting Then the producer in charge of the search says ‘Actually, *I* would be the perfect host’ Then ‘jk we…

Ryan Seacrest has been named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune,” adding another major gig to his lengthy resume. 

The 48-year-old media personality was confirmed as the replacement for the game show’s longtime host Pat Sajak in a post shared to “Wheel of Fortune’s” Twitter page on Tuesday. 

“It’s official! Starting in 2024 @RyanSeacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. We’re so excited – Welcome Ryan!,” the tweet read.

Earlier this month, Sajak, 76, announced his plans to retire from “Wheel of Fortune” after hosting the television series for 41 seasons. Sajak’s co-host and letter-turner Vanna White will remain with the show.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,”…