Ryan Seacrest Takes a Tumble While Chasing Cheese on Wheel of Fortune

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Ryan Seacrest, the new host of Wheel of Fortune, suffered a comical spill during a live episode on April 3, 2025, while attempting to participate in a quirky British tradition known as cheese rolling. The incident occurred as part of the show’s Festivals and Celebrations Week.

During the episode, Seacrest and co-host Vanna White promoted the upcoming Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival, where participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill. Seacrest enthusiastically proclaimed, “I found my new favorite festival. It’s called Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival in the U.K. Participants race down the hill chasing after a wheel of cheese. In the end, you get the cheese. So, what could be better?”

White, holding a fake block of cheese, challenged Seacrest to try out the tradition. “I was born for this,” he replied, taking off after the cheese as White rolled it across the set. After about five runs, Seacrest lost his balance and fell flat on the studio floor, leading to a mix of laughter and concern from the audience.

“Oh no! Are you going to be okay?” White gasped, covering her mouth. Seacrest quickly got to his feet, clutching a wheel of cheese, and ran back to White, who cheered, “He’s okay! Woo!” This lighthearted moment captured the essence of their chemistry and was shared across social media.

The Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival is scheduled for May 26, 2025, and has attracted thousands of spectators and competitors since its inception over 600 years ago. According to festival rules, participants must be 18 or older, and no prior registration is required—just show up with a wheel of cheese on the day. The cheese rolls down the hill at speeds up to 80 miles an hour, ensuring an exhilarating experience for competitors and onlookers alike.

Seacrest has had a few misadventures since taking over hosting duties from longtime host Pat Sajak. He has garnered attention not only for his enthusiasm but also for his entertaining antics, such as being put in a headlock during a segment with a former wrestler. Despite these mishaps, Seacrest continues to build rapport with audiences and fans of the show.

Vanna White, who has been a fixture on the show for over 40 years, has expressed her contentment with Seacrest as her new co-host. In a recent interview, she reflected on the challenges of adjusting to a new partner, stating, “When Pat told me he was leaving the show, I had a big decision to make. I’m happy with Ryan; he has been doing an incredible job. We’re about to wrap up our first year together, and I think it’s obviously a huge transition.”

As viewers look forward to the upcoming cheese festival, they also anticipate a special farewell episode with Sajak on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, premiering on April 30, 2025. This special episode was filmed prior to his retirement and aims to provide a nostalgic farewell for long-time fans.

Seacrest’s ability to create lighthearted moments continues to endear him to viewers, proving that he is not merely filling Sajak’s shoes but is instead carving out his own unique path on the iconic game show.