The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant ‘faces off’ with Ryan Seacrest during the intense round
“Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest was fired after an over-excited contestant competed on the popular game show for the grand prize.
A Pittsburgh native named Daniel showed how happy he was, after a heated bonus round during Tuesday night’s episode.
The category was “Organisms,” and Daniel chose the letters H, G, D and O. After being dumped by G _ _ _ _ ES, the “Wheel of Fortune” contestant hit the jackpot with what viewers called “crazy.” “a minute.
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After being left with G _ _ _ _ ES, the “Wheel of Fortune” contestant went into a frenzy that viewers called “crazy”. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)
When the player guessed “Guppies,” Daniel happily jumped on the floor before hugging Seacrest, who accidentally knocked him to the floor.
After Seacrest was pushed down, Daniel kept asking the host if he was okay.
Seacrest assured her, “I’m fine, I’m fine.”
“Daniel, it’s easy for our host, but celebrate with $40,000,” the “Wheel of Fortune” announcer was heard saying over the top, as the contestant took home the grand prize.
The “Wheel of Fortune” contestant pushed Ryan Seacrest down during a “crazy” moment on the popular game. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)
Seacrest, 50, was seen clutching his back in pain, moving away from Daniel as he approached the host.
“Did I make you fall?” he asked again, as the host continued to hide behind the small wheel, while announcing that Daniel was taking home a total of $71,950 for his win of the entire game show.
After Seacrest and Daniel hugged it out, the host joked that he was crying in pain and said, “Vanna, you have to take over, but how did you do it at the last second?”
“Pushing or solving the puzzle?” Daniel laughed, then apologized to Seacrest again.
The “American Idol” host replied, “No, don’t worry, I liked it.”
The official YouTube account of “Wheel of Fortune” shared a snapshot of the strange moment, as Seacrest started the clip and said, “Throw me, catch me, I’m fine with it.” (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)
The official YouTube account for “Wheel of Fortune” shared a snapshot of the strange moment, as Seacrest began the clip saying, “Throw me, catch me, I’m fine with it,” along with longtime host Vanna White.
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On the game show’s Instagram account, the caption for the recap video read, “Bookmarking this video when we see loads of people fighting Ryan on the show,” along with a laughing emoji.
Fans were quick to comment on Seacrest’s fall from “Wheel of Fortune.”
After Seacrest and Daniel hugged it out, the host joked about the pain. (Wheel of Fortune/YouTube)
“We’re glad that Ryan is OK,” a “Jeopardy!” official said. The Instagram account is credited in the video.
One viewer commented, “That fight costs a lot of money!”
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“Hey Ryan. Here’s Daniel!!!” said the fan.
A “Wheel of Fortune” fan wrote, “Ok I really couldn’t figure this game out the last couple bonus rounds were solved by the contestants who were solving with VERY FEW letters this season, the solutions were CRAZY.”
In June 2023, longtime host Pat Sajak announced that he would be leaving the show. (Getty Images)
In June 2023, longtime host Pat Sajak announced that he would be leaving the show. A week later, it was announced that Seacrest would take over for Season 42.
After Sajak’s final episode airs in 2024, Seacrest took to social media to say goodbye to the longtime host.
“Pat, congratulations on an amazing run with Wheel of Fortune! Your dedication, charm, and wit have made the show a beloved part of American television for decades,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself, Sajak and White.
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“Your relationship with Vanna has become iconic, and together, you’ve created countless fond memories for viewers. You set the standard for hosts everywhere, and this marks the end of an era. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors!”
