It appears that in the world of competitive singing TV shows, it may be a bit of a sensitive subject when it comes time to tell contestants what their fates are on the show.
This video from the New York Post shares how American Idol host Ryan Seacrest was slammed by fans after they perceived him as being harsh on a few of the show’s competitors.
According to Collider, Ryan Seacrest has been hosting the popular unscripted competitive singing show for 21 seasons and is happy to keep doing so, especially with the live show.
Aside from American Idol hosting duties, Ryan was also a staple on the morning show circuit when he played cohost on Live With Kelly and Ryan for six seasons. He wrapped up his time on the show in April 2023.
So what was it about Ryan’s behavior in particular that wasn’t sitting right with fans of American Idol? According to the Post, some viewers were not happy with Ryan’s delivery and the way in which he chose to comment on some of the competitors’ fates on the show.
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The footage taken from American Idol shows contestant Michael Williams standing onstage with Ryan as the host notes that on the previous televised show, he sang Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me.”
Ryan quickly followed that up with a simple play on words, as he said in front of a live audience that, depending on the votes, the show “might lose [him] tonight.”
Weigh in on the controversy yourself and see if you think Ryan Seacrest was out of line when you watch the full video shared by the New York Post.
