Ryan Seacrest addressed American Idol 2023

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While expressing his "excitement" about American Idol going back to live broadcasting, Ryan, 48, seemed unconcerned by the criticism.

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On Instagram, he posted a picture of Katy Perry and himself backstage.

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Ryan was spotted jumping in the air, and Katy was seen posing with her arms and legs like a silly robot.

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Do you get how happy I am that American Idol is back on television? questioned the previous Live With Kelly and Ryan host. Listen in now.

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A few hours ago, viewers criticized Ryan's behavior on the show and pleaded with him to "quit."

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Some viewers felt he was a little too "nasty" in the way he informed the contestants of their placement in the top 12 or lack thereof.

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Ryan would not sugarcoat anything for potential American Idol candidates, as was clear from the start of the broadcast.

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He told one of his competitors, "You sang lose you to love me." "We might lose you tonight" was a line that some viewers thought was unusually "harsh."

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