SHOCK: Pat Sajak suddenly “attacked” Ryan Seacrest right behind the scenes of Wheel of Fortune, causing his successor to suddenly… mysteriously disappear! When the dressing room door closed, a cry for help rang out and Sajak just smirked: “It’s fine, don’t worry!” This unexpected “debut” is causing a stir in showbiz! Watch full video below

Pat Sajak returned for one more season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, but he couldn’t do it without a little chaos. After Ryan Seacrest was confirmed as host for Season 6, Sajak decided to lock him in his dressing room, so he couldn’t get out, and step on his toes for this season.

“I am delighted to have one more shot at hosting Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak said at the beginning of the May 14 episode. “I’m very happy to be here and I want to thank Ryan Seacrest for allowing me to come back for this season.”

Sajak announced that he was returning to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for one more season after retiring from the syndicated version of the game show after Season 41. Seacrest replaced him on Wheel of Fortune starting with Season 42 and will be the host for the future celebrity versions.

“You alright back there, Ryan?” he asked, turning towards the curtain.

The video then switched to Ryan Seacrest in his dressing room trying to turn the handle and knock on the door. “Sajak!” he said. “You said he’d be right back with the key,” Seacrest said into the camera.

When the screen flashed back to Sajak and Vanna White, White had a shocked expression on her face and gave a disappointing look to Sajak. “There’s plenty of ventilation. He’ll be fine. Don’t worry about a thing,” he said.

“Really?” Vanna White asked, shaking her head at Sajak.

“Yeah. Yeah,” Sajak ended, waving it off.

White will return as cohost with Seacrest next season, the first that Sajak won’t be involved in.

Sajak poked fun at himself during the Season 5 premiere, saying, “Now let me explain something. I was going to be one of the celebrities playing this season. Unfortunately, our casting folks found a lot of funnier people, so I’m back to hosting. It’s been a while but it’s like riding a bike except I don’t have to wear spandex.”

In a twist more dramatic than any puzzle reveal, rumors have exploded online this week after an alleged backstage incident between Pat Sajak, the long-reigning king of Wheel of Fortune, and his successor, Ryan Seacrest. According to whispers from studio insiders, what should have been a smooth handover between two of America’s most recognizable TV hosts may have turned into a shocking confrontation — and fans can’t stop talking about it.

It all reportedly began just moments after filming wrapped for one of the new episodes with Ryan Seacrest at the helm. As crew members were packing up, sources say Pat Sajak, who officially stepped down but remains a beloved presence on set, requested a private word with Seacrest in his dressing room. What happened next has sparked wild speculation across social media.

Allegedly, as the dressing room door closed, a muffled cry for help was heard. One production assistant, who spoke anonymously, claims they heard Seacrest pleading, followed by Sajak’s calm but chilling remark: “It’s fine, don’t worry!” Security staff were seen rushing to the area moments later, but by then, Seacrest had apparently vanished from the set without explanation.

Of course, no video footage has confirmed these wild details yet, but that hasn’t stopped fans from sharing blurry clips of security guards moving quickly backstage, or a few seconds of audio that some insist contains Seacrest’s voice calling out.

Skeptics argue that this is all an exaggerated rumor, perhaps even an elaborate publicity stunt to boost ratings as the show transitions to its new era. However, many loyal Wheel of Fortune viewers can’t help but wonder if there’s any truth to the whispers — especially since Seacrest has not commented publicly and did not appear at a scheduled press event the next day.

For his part, Pat Sajak, who has always been known for his dry humor, was reportedly spotted leaving the studio smiling and waving to waiting photographers. When asked by a reporter if there was any truth to the rumors, he allegedly laughed and quipped, “Well, what fun would it be if I told you?” before getting into his car.

Insiders close to the production insist that there is “nothing to worry about” and that Seacrest is “absolutely fine” and “looking forward to a wonderful season.” Still, until the host himself makes an official statement or returns to set, speculation will continue to swirl.

Whether this incident is a shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown or just an internet rumor gone viral, one thing is certain: the new chapter of Wheel of Fortune is off to an unexpected and headline-grabbing start.

Stay tuned for updates as we uncover more about what really happened when the legendary host passed the torch — or did he?