Ryan Seacrest’s onstage mishaps are getting just as much attention as the puzzles. During the May 19 episode, the longtime television personality had viewers laughing after taking a light-hearted fall while trying to climb onto an inflatable parrot-shaped pool float. It happened during the show’s fun-filled “Margaritaville” themed episode.
As it was time for the final moments, Seacrest misjudged his step and ended up somersaulting in front of co-host Vanna White. She reacted wholesomely, already lounging comfortably on her float, as Seacrest tried to recover and laugh off the moment. Fans watching at home responded with amusement and affection.
Ryan Seacrest face-plants on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
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Ryan Seacrest does not cease to bring smiles to the faces of Wheel of Fortune fans. Slightly out of breath after the face-plant, Seacrest turned to Vanna White and remarked on how effortlessly she handled it, noting her ease with the situation. “Why do you look like you’ve done that before?” Seacrest joked about the problem, and White joined in the fun.
Online fans quickly commented, with one even calling Seacrest their “spirit animal” after the hilarious moment aired. Meanwhile, this May incident was not Seacrest’s first time losing his footing on the set. In April, during another episode of Wheel of Fortune, he gave the audience an unexpected demonstration inspired by the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival. As he enthusiastically described the event, where competitors chase a wheel of cheese down a hill, he imitated the fall and ended up face-first on the stage. White rushed to check on him, but Seacrest was already springing back with the Wheel of Fortune cheese prop, keeping the energy high.
Recent on-stage mishaps
His streak of funny moments continues. In March, former professional wrestler Bill Page appeared as a contestant and briefly turned the game show into a wrestling ring. Page playfully pulled Seacrest into a headlock during a segment that quickly went viral.
At first, it was all smiles, but as the wrestler lowered his stance and kept the move going, Seacrest playfully tapped out by banging on the podium, much to the crowd’s delight. Fans of Wheel of Fortune have responded with support and laughter, admiring the host’s ability to brighten the moment.