Ryan Seacrest Injures Himself Celebrating Contestant's Win on Wheel of Fortune

During a recent episode of 'Wheel of Fortune', host Ryan Seacrest celebrated a contestant's impressive win and inadvertently hurt himself in the process. Contestant Genna Root, who had already won $14,456, successfully solved the Bonus Round puzzle, earning an additional $40,000 and a trip to Antarctica for a total of $91,096. In the excitement, Seacrest joined Root and her family in jumping and dancing on stage, but while attempting a celebratory kick, he pulled a muscle and exclaimed in pain. Despite the injury, Seacrest maintained his professionalism, continuing to announce Root's winnings while rubbing his leg. This incident follows another recent moment where Seacrest was nearly tackled by a contestant, highlighting the physically engaging atmosphere of the show under his new hosting style. Fans have commented on the differences between Seacrest and former host Pat Sajak regarding their interactions with contestants.