“23 Candy Bars and One Unexpected Hero”: Ryan Seacrest’s Off-Camera Moment That Melted. Everyone’s Heart What looked like a normal day on set turned out to be anything but — thanks to a silent gesture no one saw coming. Vanna White’s behind-the-scenes reveal of Ryan’s kind act for a struggling 7-year-old vendor leaves the whole studio stunned… and smiling.

Ryan Seacrest’s Quiet Act of Kindness: Buys Out a 7-Year-Old’s Candy Basket — and the Sweet Reason the Entire Studio Had Candy That Day

It was during a casual break on set when Vanna White shared a heartwarming story that left everyone smiling — and quietly moved. Earlier that day, after wrapping up work, Vanna and Ryan Seacrest went out for lunch at a small local spot near the studio. As they stepped outside, they noticed a young boy, about 7 years old, pushing a small plastic basket filled with candy, sweat on his brow, determination in his eyes.

While Vanna was still reaching for her wallet, Ryan walked right over and asked:
“How many candies do you have left?”
The boy quietly replied that he had 23 Candy Bars and was hoping to sell them all so he could go home. Without hesitation, Ryan pulled out his wallet, bought the entire basket — and didn’t take any change back. In fact, he slipped the boy a few extra dollars and gently said:

“Get yourself something good to eat. It’s a hot day out there.”

The boy beamed, thanked him repeatedly, and ran off with a bounce in his step. Vanna, witnessing the whole thing, smiled and joked:
“You host America’s biggest shows, but that move? That was pure neighborhood hero energy.”

And here’s the sweet twist: Ryan brought all the candy back and shared it with everyone on set.
That’s why, during the taping, every staffer mysteriously had a candy bar at their desk — something everyone thought was just a fun extra… but was actually the result of a quiet, deeply human act of kindness.