Ryan Seacrest Wheel of Fortune episode
The gist
Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest hugged contestant Shawn Broderick after he missed a $50,000 bonus prize.
Broderick still left with $23,650, and Seacrest's handling of the moment drew notice.
How it unfolded
- 2024 -09Seacrest began hosting Wheel of Fortune for the show's 42nd season, succeeding Pat Sajak.
- 2025 -12Co-host Vanna White told E! News she and Seacrest "get along great" and have good chemistry.
- Sep 8, 2026The show announced new season 44 gameplay, including the rapid-fire game "Fortune Frenzy," revealed by Seacrest and White on "Good Morning America."
Key terms
- Bonus Round
- A final segment in a game show in which a contestant tries to solve a puzzle with few clues to win a top prize.
Source: Wikipedia