LOOK, THERE’S ABSOLUTELY no denying that live television isn’t easy.
We mean, you have to know whether or not you’re on-air, whether or not you’re looking into the right camera and whether or not you’re creeping out millions of viewers.
Oh wait, the third one might just refer to Ryan Seacrest.
During a recent episode of American Idol, Ryan can be seen engaging with Katy Perry in an exchange that left viewers vaguely unsettled as they questioned the motivation behind Ryan’s remarks.
Appearing not to realise he was on-air despite Katy telling him so, the 43-year old makes reference to Katy’s mother.
Your mom’s pretty.
Katy, who seems conscious of the camera (and potential viewers) winked in its direction, and replied to the show’s presenter.
My mom? Well, I hope the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
In a hushed tone, Ryan, who still isn’t acknowledging the camera, replied: “You are too, but you’re not a mom.”
When Katy awkwardly replied ‘not yet’, Ryan made another remark which caused many viewers to squirms in their seats at home.
Do you wanna talk about it?
Katy’s fellow judge, Lionel Richie, clearly didn’t, advising Ryan: “Don’t start.”
katy perry literally had to tell ryan seacrest that the cameras were rolling and he continues to hit on her, asks if she’s a mom and says “you wanna talk about it??” after she says no. what’s going on i’m uncomfortable #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/ichf6TWGoh
— WE WANT AL4 || 31 171 (@WHAMCULT) May 14, 2018
At this point in the unsettling exchange, Ryan appears to realise they’re live, and his demeanor drastically changes, telling the panel of judges: “I think we’re back.”
Viewers reacted to the exchange, showing contempt for Ryan and his conduct.
What was with that creepy #AmericanIdol moment with Ryan Seacrest just now? I am so uncomfortable. 😩😩😩😖
— Kim (@__Kim6611) May 14, 2018
You guys...who’s watching #AmericanIdol and saw the creepy convo between Ryan and Katy when Ryan didn’t realize they were on air 😖 What a creep!
— OneSassyPiece (@OneSassyPiece) May 14, 2018
Ryan Seacrest’s face when he realized they were back live after making that creepy “want to talk about it” pass @KatyPerry. 😦😧😯 #AmericanIdol
— Legomenon (@legomenona) May 14, 2018
Bet @RyanSeacrest wishes he could take back that creepy “Want to talk about” comment. #AmericanIdol
— Matt Bryson (@TheMattHatter23) May 14, 2018
That... was creepy af from Ryan Seacrest. Did he know they were on air or.....? #AmericanIdol
— Joe (@iJoeJoee) May 14, 2018
#RyanSeacrest acts very creepy and weird on #AmericanIdol 🧐
— DLo (@real_diculous) May 14, 2018
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