Wheel of Fortune contestant Rhea Mathew got a major surprise while competing on the show this week. On Thursday, January 9, hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White revealed that they helped Rhea's boyfriend Robin propose.

The incident occurred during the bonus round. Contestant Daniel Thomas solved a challenging puzzle in the final seconds of the timer, earning a $40,000 bonus and bringing his total winnings to $71,950. Overcome with excitement, Thomas gave Seacrest an enthusiastic hug, unintentionally sending the host to the floor.

Ryan Seacrest has been hosting Wheel of Fortune since September 2024 and has received a generally positive response from viewers, barring a few critiques. But a number of fans are not happy with his recent performance, and they're making themselves heard again.

IRyan Seacrest began hosting Wheel of Fortune just four months ago, taking over the hosting gig from the legendary Pat Sajak, who was the face of the program for 43 years before he retired in June of last year.

Ryan Seacrest is at the center of a heated debate online. Wheel of Fortune viewers took to social media to complain that Ryan’s hosting style is “strange” and too “wishy-washy.” Following the January 27 episode of Wheel of Fortune,