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UPDATE: Seacrest indeed made it to the show and is on-air hosting Idol.
PREVIOUS: Can anyone imagine American Idol without host Ryan Seacrest? Fox and the show’s producers faced that possibility today with Seacrest sidelined by illness. According to TMZ, the host had been throwing up and couldn’t attend the dress rehearsal, which was emceed by Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. Idol producers have been scrambling today to find a backup for Seacrest. I hear they tried to get Cat Deeley, host of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, to sub for him, with Lythgoe also on standby. Meanwhile, there are strong indications that despite his illness, Seacrest, who just closed a new two-year deal for Idol, will still make it on stage as he has for every episode in the show’s 11 seasons to date.
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WEEKEND AT BERNIES!!! GET DICK CLARK’S BODY…NOT A HOLOGRAM!!!
Betty White will serve.
I’m sure Aubrey O’Day could host. She can do everything and she will let you know it too!
Here is the perfect substitute: The Lane Twins — Gary and Larry
Get Jimmy Fallon to replace him….for good!
Seacrest is an Ego-Maniac, and condescends to all of the contestants on Aherican Idol. Jimmy Fallon would be alot more fun!
If American Idol needs a back-up for a temporarily (I hope) unavailable Ryan Seacrest, I’d watch Hugh Jackman any day of the week!!
Dominic Bowden would be a good back up
Nice work record! 1 missed days in 11 years… impressive Ryan!
That show is killing Music…But no one seems to care…Keep going Lemings…
i agree
This guy is so overpaid it’s ridiculous (and obscene).
The fact that this sad show is still on the air is the worst part of this article. And that they have signed him on for two more years, which means they plan to continue. Pull the plug. It’s over.
Patrick and spongebob
I love Ryan! Americon Idol would not be the same without him. I really miss Simon the show is not the same without him. Do not like Steven Tyler. Hope you are feeling better Ryan!
Just for fun and laughs why not get Simon to do it? lol
Who cares, stupid show anyway. Anybody can do what he does.. No talent required
best wishes for you hard working man
I wonder what would happen to Idol if Seacrest were to leave? He’s familiar and comfortable…but is he irreplaceable?
what about the look alike that tried out for american idol who does a good ryan seacrest impression
I wish Idol would go off permanently! Good shows like Lie to Me get cancelled for that rigged ass show! Suck it Seacrest!
Andrew G from Aust is great and should be on standby at all times. Love Ryan though
If he’s sick, he’s sick. I don’t know why people are getting so upset over this. Cat or Nygel would be great really. With Cat hosting Nygel’s other show So You Think You Can Dance, there’s no reason she wouldn’t be able to step in for one night. Actually, if it happens it will be kind of cool!! But I do hope Ryan gets better soon!
Maybe that singer last year that could imitate Ryan so well, could have stepped in for the night.
child actor, Ryan O’Donohue (from 90′s TV)
the long haired kid from Byrds of Paradise and The Boys Are Back.
If you google Ryan O’Donohue images, Seacrest’s pic comes up, that’s how identical they look. Everyone knows his voice from Lion King, Toy Story and Batman Beyond.
BRIAN DUNKELMAN! Poor guy could probably use the work.
WOW….some of your comments are awful! If you don’t like the show then simply don’t watch it! But don’t bore us with your negative comments. If you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything at all because your negative comments don’t deserve any attention from the public. Next time you are sick and feel like throwing up….remember your comment you have made. I wouldn’t wish this sickness upon my worst enemies…it’s a terrible feeling….I’ve been there!