Julianne Hough Makes Rare Comment About Ex Ryan Seacrest, Reveals What He Introduced Her to During Their Relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s unexpected cameo during Sunday’s “American Idol” was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's unexpected cameo during Sunday's was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.Following Sunday's new episode of, Seacrest spoke with ET's Denny Directo, and explained how quickly the high-profile cameos came together.«I have to tell you, I was driving in and my phone rings and it's the executive producer and she says, 'Well, we've got some news,'» Seacrest shared. «I thought maybe something happened [with a contestant].

Ryan Seacrest has been the host of  since its inception in 2002 — for a total of 21 seasons, and counting! — but there a time when he was actually considered to be a judge alongside Simon Cowell.During an appearance on her eponymous talk show, Kelly Clarkson brought up a fun fact about Seacrest and the singing competition show, telling the 48-year-old TV host that she found out he was originally almost going to be a judge. Seacrest confirmed the nugget and then explained how he became the host.«Yeah, originally when the producers — Nigel [Lythgoe] and Ken [Warwick] — were setting up the show, they had heard me on the radio here in Los Angeles and they thought that I might fit the panel to be up there with whoever else was already on. I guess Simon [Cowell] was already on board and I don’t know who else at that point,» Seacrest explained.

Sherri Shepherd is reflecting on the power of a good co-worker by speaking up about the ways that former co-host Rosie O'Donnell taught her «it’s all about paying it forward.» Shepherd shared the anecdote while speaking on her show,, with co-host Sunny Hostin about Hostin's new novel. Shepherd and Hostin overlapped at in 2014. «I don't even know if you remember this, but when I signed my deal sheet, you gave me a call,» Hostin said.

in a viral Reddit thread after telling contestant Michael Williams that he might be going home following his performance of Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me.” “You sang ‘Lose You to Love Me,'” said the host. “We might lose you tonight.” The comment sparked an immediate backlash against the TV personality and mogul. “‘We might lose you tonight’ was so nasty omg,” commented one Reddit user.

Julianne Hough said this week that when she dated former "Live" host Ryan Seacrest more than a decade ago, he introduced her to the world of fine wine.  "When I was 21, I actually ended up dating your former host, and he's very much into wine," the professional dancer and actress told Kelly Clarkson on her show Thursday while the two sampled Hough's wine brand. Hough was referring to "American Idol," which Seacrest hosts and where Clarkson was discovered.  "He's got, I think, a winery in Napa and in Italy," Hough added.

Julianne Hough learned the value of vino while dating Ryan Seacrest. The newly announced co-host sat down with Kelly Clarkson on Thursday to sip and spill secrets about her new wine label, Fresh Vine Wine, which she co-owns with bestie Nina Dobrev.Talk soon turned to her famous host ex, whom Hough credits with teaching her the ins and outs of fine wine when she was 21.«He's very much into wine,» Hough said of Seacrest during her sit-down on.

Turning water into wine! Julianne Hough got candid about her past romance with Ryan Seacrest, telling Kelly Clarkson that her ex was the one to introduce her to wine — which ultimately led to starting her own label with Nina Dobrev.

Angelique Jackson Monday morning started out just like any other day for Ryan Seacrest. The alarm went off at 5:45 a.m. and he got straight to work. Except this time, he wasn’t in New York City leaving for the “Live With Kelly and Ryan” studio, where he’d do “Host Chat” perched next to Kelly Ripa. Instead, he threw off the covers and leaned into a microphone at his bedside to start “On Air With Ryan Seacrest” on Los Angeles’ KIIS-FM. You see, last Friday marked his final episode of “Live,” and after six years of working six jobs at once, life as he knew it had changed. “The benefit of radio is I can do it remotely,” Seacrest says. “I will be able to jump out of bed, slip into my Uggs, make my coffee and be on the radio. And flip on ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ in the background while I’m on air.”

"Live with Kelly and Mark" debuted Monday, and Ryan Seacrest was out of the co-hosting seat with Mark Consuelos officially beginning his first day on the job. While Kelly Ripa was completely comfortable co-hosting – a gig she's had at ABC for more than 20 years – viewers say they missed Seacrest. "Thank you for trusting me to be your co-pilot," Consuelos told his wife of 24 years at one point during the live show.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are officially partners on-air! The couple made their official debut asco-hosts on on Monday morning, immediately following Ryan Seacrest's departure from the daytime talk show after six seasons on Friday.Consuelos has co-hosted alongside his wife countless times over the years, but this new move makes his spot permanent. «Joining me today, and permanently, until one of us dies is Mark Consuelos!» Ripa joked at the start of the broadcast.«Wow, that was a nice reception,» Mark said, acknowledging the audience's standing ovation. Turning attention to his wife, he added, «I just want to say thank you for trusting me to be your co-pilot.»In his debut episode, the duo welcomed TLC singer Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas, and author and psychic Char Margolis as their guests.

No backing out! Mark Consuelos made his official debut as wife Kelly Ripa‘s cohost on Monday, April 17 — with a few special guests in the audience.

final episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Friday — and there was even whisper of a wedding. Petcosky, 25, joined Seacrest’s parents and sister in the live studio audience, watching on as Seacrest, 48, sobbed while wrapping up his six-year stint on the morning show. Co-host Kelly Ripa, 52, paid tribute to Seacrest and made special reference to Petcosky in the crowd.

Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend paid tribute to him on his final day as co-host of .Aubrey Paige took to Instagram on Friday and offered a sweet message on the day his final show with Ripa aired, gushing over his work ethic and his caring heart. She also took to her Instagram Story and reposted Seacrest's group photo, which included her, Seacrest's family, Kelly Ripa and the new co-host beginning Monday, Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos.Paige, 25, overlayed the photo with the text, «Cheers to you my love!» alongside a few clapping and hands raised emojis.

Ryan Seacrest out! The 48-year-old media personality bid farewell to on Friday, April 14 after nearly six years. Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, will take over as co-host beginning Monday, April, 17.For more than two decades, Ripa's ensconced herself behind the desk at — from auditioning for four months and ultimately becoming Regis Philbin's permanent co-host, to later joining forces with the likes of Michael Strahan and Seacrest.Following Philbin's departure in November 2011, there was a revolving door of guest co-hosts — from Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Bublé to Seth Meyers, Mary J.

Ryan Seacrest couldn’t leave his talk show without giving co-host Kelly Ripa an emotional goodbye.

Ryan Seacrest is getting love from his girlfriend on his final day of work.

Ryan Seacrest has officially signed off from “Live”.

Ryan Seacrest is saying goodbye to Live with Kelly and Ryan.

Friday marked Ryan Seacrest’s final appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” and naturally, it was an emotional morning. Seacrest began crying almost as soon as he hit the stage, and choked even more back as he bid his final farewell.In the final minutes of the show, Seacrest acknowledged just how “very lucky” he is to have the career he does, and made a point to first praise his now-former co-host.“Listen, I am a very lucky guy. I’m a very lucky man Kelly,” he said.