Ryan Seacrest slammed by ‘American Idol’ followers for ‘being a d–ok’ to contestants
He was not America’s favourite.
Ryan Seacrest was slammed by “American Idol” followers for being a “d–ok” to a few the present’s opponents throughout Monday’s episode.
Seacrest, 48, was attacked by viewers in a viral Reddit thread after telling contestant Michael Williams that he is likely to be going house following his performance of Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me.”
“You sang ‘Lose You to Love Me,’” stated the host. “We would lose you tonight.”
The remark sparked a right away backlash in opposition to the TV character and mogul.
“‘We would lose you tonight’ was so nasty omg, commented one Reddit consumer.
“Ryan not softening any blows lmao,” quipped one other.
A 3rd particular person simply stated that Seacrest’s remark was simply “evil.”
Seacrest — who hosted “Idol” through the present’s unique run from 2002 to 2016 — additionally confronted backlash on Twitter for the best way he reportedly manipulated singer Olivia Soli into believing she was within the present’s prime 12 when she really was not.
“By no means understood why individuals like this man,” slammed one offended tweeter.
“F–Ok how Ryan Seacrest instructed Oliva Soli that she wasn’t within the prime 12. He made her imagine she was in, we have been ALL confused,” ranted one other consumer. “THIS is why you have to simply say ‘You’re in or your not in’ as a substitute of this bitch ass trickery, OK? DAMN.”
The Put up has reached out for remark from Seacrest, who not too long ago made an “emotional” exit from daytime talker “Reside With Kelly and Ryan” after six years alongside co-host Kelly Ripa.
Some customers rushed to the 48-year-old’s protection claiming he was doing a tremendous job on the present.
One consumer claimed that Seacrest was keeping the show moving however “not at a breakneck pace,” which is why “he deserves his paycheck.”
“Hardest working man in tv, imo,” stated another Reddit poster.
“You’re actually an expert. No higher host. We’ve by no means missed an episode of American Idol and you’re one of many causes,” gushed a Twitter user.
“Idol” isn’t any stranger to followers lashing out over seemingly inappropriate conduct.
Decide Katy Perry has been taken to job quite a few instances by followers for making nasty feedback about sure opponents.
On Sunday, the “I Kissed a Lady” singer was slammed for being “dismissive” of one other contestant after one among her favorites had been eradicated.
Perry’s, 38, woes started earlier this month when she seemed to be “impolite and condescending” to 25-year-old contestant Sara Beth Liebe.
Followers accused Perry of “mother shaming” her into ultimately quitting the present.
The “California Women” singer was then accused of waging “psychological warfare” in opposition to two prime 12 contestants and was additionally booed after critiquing an outfit worn by one other singer.