American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest calls out producer live on air to beg for key change to finale

RYAN Seacrest has called out an American Idol producer while on Live With Kelly and Mark on Thursday.

He begged them to put the name of the winner in pen, so he could see it better.

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Ryan appeared on Live to talk about his new Seacrest Studio in Orlando and also to promote the upcoming Idol finale.

He talked about the final three- Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough.

Ryan also said that a bunch of performers and Idol alums will be back.

But, he mentioned his favorite part is the card with the winner’s name on it.

Kelly Ripa wanted to know when Ryan actually finds out the winner or who will be eliminated.

He told her that he knows during the last commercial break.

“It is a live vote. It’s in real time. The last commercial break is about four minutes long,” Ryan said.

The American Idol host continued: “Within 30 to 45 seconds left, the card comes in for a final check. I do take a quick glance to make sure I can read the writing of the producer that wrote it in.”

“Generally, it’s in pencil. And I don’t know, my eyes are getting worse every year. Megan, if you’re watching, could you use some pen?”

Kelly asked if that was the producer and Ryan confirmed that it was.

Mark Consuelos suggested to write it in Sharpie.

SHADY SEACREST

In April, Ryan threw the Idol producers under the bus again.

Someone asked him about his role on the show and why he never sings.

Ryan has been the host of American Idol for 21 seasons now.

Aside from announcing the results, introducing the show, closing it, and comforting contestants, he does not do much else on the show.

He posted a video to his Instagram, right before the live show was about to start.

It featured Ryan driving in the car, listening to One Direction’s What Makes You Beautiful, and trying so hard to sing the right lyrics.

“I can’t remember the words, but I like this song,” the host said, as he bobbed his head and murmured the words.

Ryan captioned the post: “On the way to our first live #Idol show. And don’t let some forgotten lyrics fool you, I love this song.”

Fans seemed to enjoy his perform as they took to the comments to tell him.

One fan commented: “Ryan… you should sing on Idol.”

The 48-year-old subtly threw the producers under the bus by replying: “Just waiting for them to ask.”

Other fans replied to his comment with laughing emojis.

However, one fan shaded Ryan and said: “That cracked me up! Glad you’re the host and not the singer. Have a great show!”

SEACREST’S SECRET

Ryan shared an update on his career news on Wednesday.

On his Instagram Stories, Ryan, 48, shared an image originally posted on the American Idol page.

The image was a professional shot of Ryan, along with the exciting information that he’d been nominated for Best Show Host at the Critics Choice Real TV awards.

In his caption, Ryan exclaimed that he was honored to be nominated for the accolade.

Many of the TV star’s fans were quick to congratulate him on the news in the comments section of the post.

One person said: “Nobody is better at his craft! Congratulations to the hardest working man in Hollywood!”

“Well deserved. Best in the business,” added a second.

A third wrote: “Ryan is the BEST host period!!”

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