Ryan Seacrest experienced an unexpected fall during a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune when an enthusiastic contestant accidentally knocked him over while celebrating a big win. The lighthearted moment occurred during the bonus round as the contestant solved the puzzle just in time.
Here’s how Ryan Seacrest fell on stage.
How Ryan Seacrest fell on stage after contestant accidentally knocked him
During a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, Ryan Seacrest’s time as host took an unexpected turn when he was knocked to the ground during an enthusiastic contestant’s victory celebration. The lively moment occurred during the bonus round when a contestant named Daniel Thomas, solved a challenging puzzle just in the nick of time.
The puzzle, listed under the “Living Things” category, had Daniel struggling with limited clues. Seacrest encouraged, “You have 10 seconds—good luck.” With only seconds to spare, Daniel excitedly shouted, “Guppies” to win the round and an additional $40,000.
Overcome with excitement, Daniel rushed toward Seacrest for a celebratory hug. However, his enthusiasm got the better of him, causing the host to lose his balance and fall to the ground. Daniel exclaimed in shock, “Oh my gosh!” but Seacrest quickly reassured him, “I’m good, I’m good,” laughing off the incident as the audience erupted in applause.
The announcer chimed in, humorously advising Daniel to “go easy on our host” as Seacrest regained his footing. Seacrest then revealed that Daniel’s total winnings amounted to $71,950, congratulating him on his victory. As Daniel continued to apologize, Seacrest joked, “Don’t worry—I loved it!”
The playful exchange continued as Seacrest pretended to limp and joked to Vanna White, “You’ll have to take over.” He even teased future contestants, saying, “Please, if you win, pick me up, throw me over, tackle me, I’m totally fine with it.” However, White playfully advised, “Don’t listen to him!”
