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!

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.

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.

A stunned Ryan Seacrest handled a tumble to the ground like a pro after an excited contestant on Wheel of Fortune accidentally knocked him down.

Wheel of Fortune shared a clip of the incident to its YouTube account with Seacrest saying, “Pick me up, throw me over, tackle me, I’m totally fine with it,” alongside longtime co-host Vanna White. On social media, fans reacted to Thomas’ hilarious win, declaring that his reaction would cement him as an all-time memorable contestant.

Ryan Seacrest is being hit with some criticism from longtime Wheel of Fortune lovers. Since taking over as host for Pat Sajak in September, Seacrest has received mixed reviews from viewers about his performance, with new complaints now rolling in about some of his tendencies.

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.