Ryan Seacrest stuns fans with ‘quite different’ look in ‘American Idol’ promo video: ‘Wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card’

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In the clip shared on Instagram Jan. 8, the perennially clean-shaven Seacrest sports a well-manicured beard along with a wavy hairstyle that is longer and looser than his typical coiffure.

His wardrobe contrasts with his usual “Idol” image as well. Rather than a suit and tie, Seacrest wears beige suede Chelsea boots, light-wash jeans and a pale olive green short-sleeved floral button down-shirt (worn with the top buttons undone).Dressed in his more casual ensemble, Seacrest stands in front of a large screen in the clip as he’s about to record a promotional spot for “Idol” when his mother Constance appears on the screen to give him a “sweet surprise!”An off-guard Seacrest turns around as his mom says, “Surprise!

It’s your biggest fan.” Laughing, the “Wheel of Fortune” host then asks, “Mom, what show is this?” Borrowing Seacrest’s signature intro line and dramatic pause, Constance responds, “This … is ‘American Idol.’”A smiling Seacrest closes out the clip saying, “Can’t beat it.” A post shared by American Idol (@americanidol)Fans of the series jumped to the comments section to weigh in on the TV mogul’s look.“Bearded @ryanseacrest wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card,” one fan wrote.“Looking quite different there Ryan @ryanseacrest but still charming as always,” another chimed in.Someone else commented, “Ryan with the facial hair.