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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest face-plants while attempting stunt on game show
'Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest is no stranger to onstage mishaps. During the May 19 episode of the beloved game show, the 50-year-old TV host took a tumble during the closing segment, igniting a wholesome response from co-host Vanna White. While wrapping up the 'Margaritaville'-themed episode, Seacrest tripped over his feet and managed to do a full somersault while trying to get onto his inflatable parrot-shaped pool float. 'I need a breather after that,' he told White, who was comfortably lounging on her float. 'Why do you look like you've done this before?' 'Because I have. Just relax,' she responded. 'I've never heard that term before,' he joked. 4 Ryan Seacrest took a tumble during the closing segment of 'Wheel of Fortune.' @wheeloffortune/Instagram 4 While wrapping up the 'Margaritaville'-themed episode, Seacrest tripped over his feet and managed to do a full somersault. @wheeloffortune/Instagram 'Ryan Seacrest is my spirit animal,' one fan commented. This is not the first time the TV host has wiped out on stage. In April, Seacrest took a dramatic tumble while filming the game show. During the episode, he revealed that one of his favorite new festivals is the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival, which is hosted in the United Kingdom. 4 The fall happened during the May 19 episode of the beloved game show/ @wheeloffortune/Instagram He explained that participants at the festival race down a hill to chase after a wheel of cheese. At the end of the race, participants win the massive cheese wheel. In an effort to demonstrate, Seacrest took a tumble and face-planted on the stage. 'Oh no! Are you going to be OK?' White asked Seacrest before confirming, 'He's OK!' The 'American Idol' host ran back to center stage and held up the 'Wheel of Fortune' cheese. He then hid behind White, out of breath and waved goodnight to the viewers. 4 Co-host Vanna White's reaction to Seacrest face-planting. @wheeloffortune/Instagram In one viral moment from a March episode, a former professional wrestler named Bill Page put Seacrest in a headlock. Page was seen grabbing Seacrest by the neck, with one arm underneath the host's chin and the other firmly on top of his head. At first, Seacrest did not resist and was all smiles. However, as Page continued to hold the host in a headlock and lowered his body to the ground, Seacrest began to tap out. The host continuously banged his hand on the game show table, as he indicated that he had enough of the intense wrestling move.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Seacrest talks ‘Wheel of Fortune' future, honors Pat Sajak and Vanna White: ‘This show means something to people'
Ryan Seacrest wants his Emmy for hosting Wheel of Fortune and he's not afraid to ask for it. Six months after taking the reins from Pat Sajak, who spent over four decades behind the wheel from 1981 to 2024, Seacrest sat down with TV Academy members at the game show's iconic Sony Pictures Studios lot to discuss the future of the iconic game show. More from GoldDerby 'The Masked Singer' is skipping the fall season 'to regroup' 'Grotesquerie' star Niecy Nash-Betts on that shocking coma twist, and Travis Kelce's 'greedy' appetite TV Cinematography panel: 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire,' 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' 'Étoile' "You have memories of your grandparents watching this show," Seacrest said. "Everybody who's here, and certainly every contestant who comes on, has a story to tell about when they first saw Wheel of Fortune. I remember having to mow lawns and bag grass — because you got paid extra to bag it — to buy a Zenith TV. My mom wouldn't let us watch TV at dinner time, so I bought the Zenith TV with the ears, put it on the butcher block in the kitchen, and that's when I began to watch Wheel of Fortune with my family while we had dinner." "This show means something to people," he continued. "It means something to families. I have fun with the job, but I take that responsibility very seriously." Following the discussion, Vanna White surprised attendees as she walked out in one of her signature gowns and asked, "Should we play a game?" Holding Seacrest's arm, she looked at him and said, "This is an incredible man. I am so happy to be working with you. We've known each other for over 20 years, but we've worked together over a year now — and it's such an honor. You make it so easy and you're doing such a great job. I adore you and enjoy working with you." After a couple of impromptu rounds with three lucky guest players, Seacrest and White invited everyone to join them for a cocktail and an up-close look at the famous wheel and letter board. The dynamic duo also stuck around for well over two hours, taking photos and chatting one-on-one with each person in attendance. In its 50th anniversary season, Wheel of Fortune still ranks No. 1 in its time slot across most of the country and reaches 22 million viewers each week. Seacrest took over hosting duties for Sajak on Sept. 9, 2024, but conversations about the transition began years prior. Sajak's letter-turning cohost White decided to remain on the show with Seacrest after working with Sajak since 1982. "When you look at what Pat and Vanna have built over the years — they are your friends! They're your companions. You feel like you know them," Seacrest said. "What they built being in peoples' living room every night is such a special thing." To fill Sajak's iconic shoes, Seacrest watched the duo tape their shows for a year, closely studying the rules and what made the game show work so well. Six months before he started, producers gave Seacrest a small wheel he could travel with that allowed him to play in hotel conference rooms with random guests. "I wanted to come on day one as if I knew what I was doing," he said. Seacrest also revealed his relationship with the show's creator, Merv Griffin (who died in 2007), started 31 years ago. "When I was 19, I auditioned to host a game show called Click for kids on Saturday mornings," he said. "I got the job, and Merv was the first person to teach me the mindset of game. It was a different game — but the mindset of game and how to interact with contestants. He told me the story of how he created Wheel of Fortune on an airplane — it's basically Hangman — and that's why it's worked forever. It's a very simple game." "When I was working for Merv, he let me come and sit in meetings about Wheel of Fortune at the Beverly Hilton Hotel," he continued. "I had no idea I would eventually be sitting here. Merv is the one that taught me to be as focused on the business show business as the performance, which is why I produced a lot at the beginning of my career. He wasn't just the guy that was on camera, he was a force behind it. I found that so fascinating. He was so charming. He could get anybody to say yes to anything." When asked how his hosting gigs on American Idol and Live With Kelly and Ryan helped prepare him, Seacrest shared, "With American Idol, I have a chance to really connect with contestants and their families. I get to meet them early on. I'm interested in where they've come from. That's something that is part of this show. The one thing I forget about Wheel — that I'm often reminded of by our producer — I think we're live. I'm like, 'We have to start in one minute! What's going on?' And sometimes they're like, 'If anything happens we can fix it,' and I'm like, 'We can fix it?' I forget we're on tape. I like to not stop ever and try to do this as fast as possible." "Live With Kelly and Ryan was interesting because we would show up and we didn't discuss anything we were going to talk about beforehand," he continued. "You really get comfortable on national television just sitting and telling stories." The new Wheel host also revealed that his chemistry with White came naturally because they've been friends for over 20 years. "We first met through Merv Griffin and we sat together at Merv's funeral as well," he said. "We have remained friends over the years. When I first got the job, I tracked her down at a golf course and said, 'I want to make this as seamless for you as possible.' This crew is a well-oiled machine. You don't want to be the guy that slows things down. I wanted her, also, to feel comfortable. She has been a tremendous supporter and dear friend through all of this." Seacrest describes White as "very casual" in real life — far different from her glamorous persona on TV — and recounted how she hand-made him a quilt that he has in his home. "She's just a lovely person," he shared. "Have you ever met someone famous and they let you down? Shout their name! No — but you see her, you know she's a treasure, and when you meet her she's even better." "Wheel of Fortune is simple, it's never changed, and will always be a protected safe space for anybody to watch," he said about why the show has resonated with viewers for so long. "We're never going to have an uncomfortable puzzle. We're never going to have an uncomfortable conversation about something you've got to explain to your kids. This is a safe place for fun and it will always be that way. I think that's special." Wheel of Fortune has won seven Daytime Emmys, including Best Game Show in 2011. Last year, the show won its first Primetime Emmy for host Pat Sajak in his final year. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'Grotesquerie' star Niecy Nash-Betts on that shocking coma twist, and Travis Kelce's 'greedy' appetite TV Cinematography panel: 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire,' 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' 'Étoile' 'Étoile' cinematographer M. David Mullen on reuniting with the Palladinos Click here to read the full article.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ryan Seacrest's golden boy image takes a hit as he's sued over illegal online casino promo
Ryan Seacrest's polished reputation is under fire as he's hit with a lawsuit accusing him of pushing an illegal online casino in California. The American Idol and Wheel of Fortune host — long seen as one of America's most trusted TV personalities — is being sued by California resident Aubrey Carillo, who claims she lost money on a platform Seacrest regularly promotes on social media, according to court docs obtained by TMZ. Carillo alleges that Seacrest serves as Chumba's celebrity endorser, posting paid ads online and appearing in the casino's promotional materials. The lawsuit argues that by backing the site, Seacrest is fueling the spread of online gambling addiction among adults and even minors— with Carillo claiming 'at least one child in her family accessed the site.' The complaint says ChumbaCasino has been banned in multiple states but still operates in California, and Carillo is seeking an injunction to shut it down there and stop Seacrest from profiting off its revenue. However, source close to the situation told TMZ that this is 'just a nuisance lawsuit.' The American Idol and Wheel of Fortune host — long seen as one of America's most trusted TV personalities — is being sued by California resident Aubrey Carillo, who claims she lost money on a platform Seacrest regularly promotes on social media, according to court docs obtained has reached out to Seacrest's reps for comment. Seacrest, who also co-hosted Live with Kelly and Ryan, has promoted the casino on his own Instagram. In one September 2024 post, Seacrest lounges on a couch with his dog, Georgia, appearing to play on his phone before getting visibly excited. 'One more game of @ and then we'll go for a walk, Georgia,' he captioned the shot, tagging his pup in the promo. The post also included a disclaimer: 'Sponsored by Chumba Casino. No Purchase Necessary. VGW Group. Void where prohibited by law. See T&Cs. 18+.' He also pops up on Chumba Casino's official Instagram page in several playful ads. In one holiday-themed post, Seacrest is bundled up with hot cocoa, chatting about the 'excitement' of the casino's 'social games.' The brand captioned the clip, 'We're always happy to bring you fresh new games at Let us know which games are at the top of your nice list this Christmas.' The complaint says ChumbaCasino has been banned in multiple states but still operates in California, and Carillo is seeking an injunction to shut it down there and stop Seacrest from profiting off its revenue The lawsuit comes on the heels of backlash Ryan faced in January after failing to warn a Wheel of Fortune contestant about the risk of landing a bankruptcy prize. When the player landed on a $1,000 wedge with the option to flip it for a surprise, Seacrest encouraged, 'Oh. Let's go, right?' — only for the contestant, Bailey, to reveal a dreaded 'bankrupt' panel, wiping out his winnings. Viewers slammed Seacrest for not cautioning Bailey about the risk, with longtime fans noting that former host Pat Sajak, 78, would have given a heads-up. some fans calling him 'annoying' and 'lazy.'
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Seacrest Reveals Where His Friendship with Kelly Ripa Stands 2 Years After His 'Live!' Departure
Two years after parting ways as co-hosts, Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa's bond is still going strong! Speaking about Live! — which Ripa, 54, now co-hosts with husband Mark Consuelos — two years after taking his final bow on Live! in April 2023, Seacrest, 50, had nothing but fond things to say about the talk show. Plus, he revealed that he and Ripa are still pals off-screen. "I love that show," the American Idol host told E! News on Monday, April 28, recalling that he 'had a blast doing it." 'Kelly and I are still the closest friends,' he added, 'Mark too.' Related: What's Going on with Live with Kelly and Mark? Here's What's Next for the Beloved Talk Show Seacrest, who first stepped in to co-host the talk show in 2017, also revealed that he may be back in the Live! studio soon — but as a guest this time, rounding out the 'trifecta' of Live! hosts. 'Mark and Kelly have invited me to come on in a couple weeks,' he told E! News. 'So, I will be there. The trifecta, we'll be on the set.' 'I can't wait to see them,' he added. And the upcoming reunion may be an emotional one, as Seacrest — who recently began another hosting gig, taking over for longtime Wheel of Fortune co-host Pat Sajak — previously told the outlet that the most difficult part of leaving Live! was saying goodbye to Ripa. Related: Kelly Ripa's Former TV Husband Ryan Seacrest and Current TV (and Real Life) Husband Mark Consuelos Hit the Gym 'I'll miss being next to Kelly every single day," he told E! News in 2023. 'We're extremely close, we're very good friends, we'll remain good friends,' he continued at the time. 'But there's that hour of communicating with somebody. You become super excited about doing it. You laugh, and then, of course, you can't remember what you said to each other. So, I'll miss that part.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Before he said goodbye to Live! in 2023, Seacrest — along with Ripa — explained that the exit was something the duo had "been talking about for a long time." "It was a tough, tough decision," said Seacrest in February 2023, two months before his final episode as co-host. 'Last year, we spoke and I made the decision to make this my last season as co-host with Kel, here, on Live! with Kelly and Ryan, which is bittersweet." Ripa, meanwhile, revealed that originally, Seacrest was actually only 'supposed to be here for three years.' 'We were like, 'Oh don't be ridiculous — you already moved your sofa here!' But three turned into six,' she continued, 'because of the genuine fun of being on this television show every hour of every day." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
An ‘American Idol' winner will return to mentor this season's contestants
Carrie Underwood isn't the only 'American Idol' winner who will be involved in Season 23 of the show. During Monday's episode, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Season 3 winner Fantasia will be a guest mentor and performer during the next round of the singing competition. Fantasia will appear on next Monday's episode of the show, which Seacrest described as celebrating 'iconic 'Idol' moments.' 'On tap to mentor this historic show will be Fantasia,' Seacrest said, turning to see the stunned faces of this season's remaining contestants. 'That's the reaction we expected,' he added, before teasing an 'epic, not-to-miss performance' from Fantasia as well. Since her 'Idol' win in 2004, the R&B singer has released seven albums, scored a No. 1 hit with 'I Believe,' and earned a Grammy Award for her song 'Bittersweet.' She's also ventured into the acting world, most notably portraying the character Celie Johnson in 'The Color Purple' on both Broadway and the 2023 film adaptation of the musical. Other guest mentors who have appeared during Season 23 thus far include Ashanti and Josh Groban, who mentored the Top 24 'Idol' hopefuls. Boston-born singer James Taylor will also appear as a guest mentor on next Sunday's episode of the competition for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed night. Son of Backstreet Boys member eliminated from 'American Idol' 'American Idol' judges confirm Top 14 contestants with tense on-air decision 'American Idol' taps Mass. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer as guest mentor 'American Idol' reveals Top 20 contestants during Easter special 'American Idol' contender shares tearful tribute to late friend
