Pandemic has kept New Year's Eve host busy
ALICIA RANCILIO | Associated Press
NEW YORK – Most folks have slowed down in the past nine months, but Ryan Seacrest says he's been juggling more than usual during the pandemic.
His regular TV and radio gigs as a co-host on “ Live with Kelly and Ryan” and his syndicated “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” radio show continue, despite lockdown. On weekends, there were tapings for what he calls “the singing show” (otherwise known as ABC's “American Idol.”)
“There were also a lot of requests to do extra specials and things for our partners (such as hosting the successful “Disney Family Sing Along” programs) because everyone was going through a tough time. We leaned into doing as much as we could,” said Seacrest, 46, in an interview from the radio studio he built in the basement of the “Live” set.