Ryan Seacrest looks forward to carrying out his annual hosting duties on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Tuesday night.
But the versatile 50-year-old has a complaint about the next concert he will present with Rita Ora: he won’t be able to eat until 1:30 in the morning.
The veteran media personality shared with TMZ which after the ball drops in Times Square, you’re usually ready to eat.
“The most challenging part is that dinner isn’t until 1:30 a.m.,” he told the outlet after landing in New York City before the show.
Seacrest said of the city that has a reputation for keeping the party going, no matter the time of night: “They say a lot of places are open this late… there aren’t as many as you think.”
When the publication suggested Applebee’s as an option, he jokingly responded, “Then I’d like a plate of pu pu.”
Ryan Seacrest looks forward to carrying out his annual hosting duties on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Tuesday night.
But the versatile 50-year-old has a complaint about the next concert he will present with Rita Ora… he won’t be able to eat until 1:30 in the morning.
Ryan and Rita posed for selfies while at a pre-show event on Monday.
When asked how she’s preparing for New Year’s Eve, the showbiz icon joked, “I’ve been counting down since December 1st.”
He continued the rant: ‘Counting backwards, you know, I walk backwards on the tape. I do everything in my life backwards so I can do it right.’
Referring to his last job as Pat Sajak’s replacement on Wheel of Fortune, he shared that he’s excited to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary.
“We will have the contestants celebrate their milestones,” he said before advising fans to “check their local listings” for broadcast details.
Seacrest was on-trend in a black and white double-breasted peacoat with a stylish fur collar as he kept busy on Monday.
He added black pants and black boots while sporting a clean haircut and shaved face.
Meanwhile, Rita, 34, turned heads in a red and black buffalo check printed coat with black faux fur sleeves.
The British star wore a black turtleneck under her outer layer and completed the look with a black leather boot.
Seacrest was on-trend in a black and white double-breasted peacoat with a stylish fur collar.
Rita stayed warm in a red and black buffalo check printed coat with black faux fur sleeves.
Ora wore a black turtleneck under her outer layer and completed the look with black leather boots.
Seacrest has hosted New Year’s Rockin’ Eve since 2005, while Ora hosted it for the first time in 2023.
The co-stars’ chemistry was evident as they shared laughs during pre-show interviews.
They seemed to have a great time
Ryan and Rita showed bright smiles at rehearsals.
The veteran media personality shared with TMZ that after the ball drops in Times Square, he’s usually ready to eat.
“The most challenging part is that dinner isn’t until 1:30 a.m.,” he told the outlet after landing in New York City before the show.
At another point in the night, Rita changed her clothes. She surprised with a long black leather dress combined with a red fur coat.
Her hair was tied up in a bun.
The two were seen getting ready for the event.
They chatted before the big night.
Rita shared something on her phone while Ryan laughed.
She stunned with her all-black outfit.
Both co-hosts have been hyping their respective audiences on social media for the upcoming party.
At another point in the night, Rita changed her clothes. She surprised with a long black leather dress combined with a red fur coat.
She wore her hair up in a bun.
Both co-hosts have been hyping their respective audiences on social media for the upcoming party.
On Sunday night, Ryan uploaded a series of snaps of him and Rita in Times Square with the caption: “Good to be back @rockineve!”
And the singer appealed to her 16 million followers as she posted selfies and videos on an enthusiastic note.
“The countdown has begun: tomorrow night, @ryanseacrest and I will be in Times Square to welcome 2025.”
She said: ‘Tune in tomorrow at 8/7c on @ABC to watch @RockinEve and start the new year with us! And watch me perform my medley of letting you love me and praise you with a surprise at the end!!’
The beauty closed with a series of festive emojis and added: ‘#RockinEve.’
Rita greets the fans
He seemed to be in a good mood before the New Year.
Rita was seen heading to rehearsals.
She chatted with fans.
Earlier in the day she was seen sporting sweatpants.
The beauty was seen drinking Diet Coke.
She also used Instagram Stories to repost content from her co-host and Rockin’ Eve’s official Instagram post.
Over a picture of her and Seacrest, she wrote: ‘We’re back like we never left! 1 day left until show day!!’
And the artist also shared a selfie as she blew a kiss to the city and wrote, ‘Good morning New York,’ with a timestamp of 8:38 a.m.
Later, Ora published a short video clip in which she narrated: ‘Yes, yes. We’re walking through Times Square. Now I’m officially a tourist!’
The star alerted fans: “I’m going to dance rehearsal so I can do a good performance at Rockin’ Eve and I can’t wait.”
Meanwhile, Ryan teased fans with new photos, noting, “It’s almost my time to shine.” Let’s start this countdown!’