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Ryan Seacrest Recalls Mixing Up ‘American Idol’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ During Live Taping

  • On Sunday, May 11, 2025, during American Idol's Disney-themed episode, contestant Slater Nalley briefly struggled to recall the lyrics to his song but managed to regain his composure and finish his performance.
  • Slater's lyric lapse occurred during a live show hosted by Ryan Seacrest, who has experienced similar on-air mistakes and comforted the teenage singer.
  • Slater sang 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from The Lion King, finished strong, prepared for another performance, and remained one of seven finalists facing elimination.
  • Ryan Seacrest, who began hosting American Idol in 2002 and took over Wheel of Fortune in September 2024, joked about mixing up shows and received support from judge Luke Bryan.
  • The episode ended with America voting to eliminate two contestants, highlighting both the pressures of live performance and the continuation of Season 23’s competition.
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Ryan Seacrest Recalls Mixing Up ‘American Idol’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ During Live Taping

The host comforted 'American Idol' contestant Slater Nalley after a lyric mishap on the show.

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