Ryan Seacrest caught off guard when overexcited Wheel of fortune competitor he grabbed it during an episode of the popular game.
Ricky Browncontestant from Easton, Pennsylvania enthusiastically jumped up and down in celebration after solving a particularly tricky puzzle during Wednesday, January 15 episode of Wheel. In the middle of a lively celebration, the musician caught himself hosted by Seacrest50, who visually looked surprised to be caught in the moment.
Brown just correctly guessed the puzzle in the “Phrase” category. The three-word phrase, “As you wish,” was difficult, and the letters chosen left Brown guessing from a puzzle that read: “AS / _ _ _ / _ _ S _.”
Despite the difficulty, Brown hit it right as the 10-second timer started, yelling, “As you wish!”
“Yes! You got it! How did you do it?” a shocked Seacrest replied before Brown jumped up and down and wrapped him in an awkward hug.
Ryan Seacrest isn’t thinking about slowing down his career just yet, especially after landing a gig as the host of Wheel of Fortune. “I’m more excited,” Seacrest, 49, said during an appearance on Good Morning America on Friday, Dec. 29. “I mean, Pat Sajak is a legend. No one can replace him. Vanna White, she became (…)
“Wait, you folded the ticket,” Seacrest joked as he referenced the prize envelope he was holding, before revealing that Brown had won an additional $40,000. The extra money means Brown won a total of $64,000 plus a cruise after getting the phrase right.
Earlier in the show, Brown got off to a strong start in Round 1, winning $2,950 right off the bat. While he suffered a small setback when he answered a question incorrectly in the mystery round (answering “Tanzania and New Zealand” instead of the correct answer “Tasmania and New Zealand”), Brown bounced back quickly.
The contestant solved a puzzle in the Express round and won a cruise and solved two out of three puzzles in the Triple Toss Up round.
Brown became a fan favorite during the episode for his fun antics, including writing a song about playing on the show.
Ryan Seacrest spins the Wheel of Fortune for the first time. Seacrest, 49, took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 16, to share behind-the-scenes footage of his first day hosting the iconic game. He takes over from Pat Sajak when season 42 premieres in September. “A little about my first day at @wheelofortune, and (…)
Encouraged by Seacrest, Brown performed a custom rap while behind the show’s famous steering wheel alongside fellow contestants Karen Morgan of Clinton, Maryland, and Lisa McDaniel from Norman, Oklahoma.
“Wheel of fortune is the right place. At home, I watched it on ABC. A smile on my face, I’m having a lot of fun. My wife is here, but I miss my son,” he said. “Who knows? I might win a trip to Rome. And to all my family and friends at home… The feeling I have right now is the best, I’m resting from Vanna (white) and Ryan Seacrest.”