Ryan Seacrest put a Wheel of Fortune contestant on the spot. During a recent Bonus Round, a contestant named Matt Benton got honest feedback from the show’s host. Matt, from Blythewood, South Carolina,

Watch the surprising moment on Wheel of Fortune when host Ryan Seacrest takes a tumble during an enthusiastic hug with a contestant, making it a viral sensation!

A Wheel of Fortune contestant was so excited after his big win on Tuesday’s (January 21) episode that he tackled Ryan Seacrest to the ground during his celebration. The contestant in question was Daniel Thomas from San Marcos, California, who went up against Dina Carlow from Chesapeake, Virginia, and Amaryllis DeJesus from Wesley Chapel, Florida.

The host, 50, took a tumble on a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune after a contestant guessed the correct answer in the final seconds of the bonus round and got overly excited. Cameras captured the hilarious moment, which began with player Daniel solving a tough category.

Ryan Seacrest has been hosting Wheel of Fortune since September 2024 and has received a generally positive response from viewers, barring a few critiques. But a number of fans are not happy with his recent performance, and they're making themselves heard again.

Ryan Seacrest may be one of the most experienced TV hosts in Hollywood, but that doesn't mean he's having an easy time winning over Wheel of Fortune fans.