Ryan Seacrest addressed rumors that his health was in danger on Tuesday’s virtual episode of Live with Kelly & Ryan. “I want to thank Mark [Consuelos] for filling in yesterday,” the veteran host, 45, who wrapped up American Idol just hours before hopping on the air with Kelly Ripa, said. “He’s so good at it, also, all the very kind well-wishes for my exhaustion, working around the clock,” Ryan added.
He did not directly address the specific “stroke” rumors. Speculation that Ryan was in poor health began on Sunday night, May 17, during the American Idol finale.
Fans on Twitter claimed to notice him slurring his words, and his right eye appeared like was bigger than his left, which led to presumptions about a stroke.