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Ryan Seacrest is pulling again the curtain on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” … revealing it is a longer day than many notice — and, he wants some ache reduction to climate the storm.
The speak and sport present host stopped by “TMZ Live” Tuesday whereas strolling round Instances Sq. earlier than the night time’s festivities kick off … saying it appears to be like lovely in NYC proper now — however, it is anticipated to start out pouring after they get on the air.
Whereas the present would not begin till 8 PM ET, Ryan’s already making ready for the present … explaining the manufacturing is in costume rehearsal mode — and, as performers do a dry run of their reveals, Ryan and the remainder of the crew will run what they will too.
Seacrest acknowledges he is no spring hen, and it is a lengthy day for everybody … admitting he is packing Icy Sizzling and a muscle-cramp medicine to maintain him in tip-top form all through the present.
We additionally talked to Ryan in regards to the rest room downside — there aren’t ever sufficient for everybody who packs the realm. Seacrest says he is heard individuals put on diapers … although he swears he hasn’t instantly requested anybody.
Ryan says he is most excited to see all of the performers … particularly naming Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers. He additionally marvels at how shortly the occasion employees is ready to clear the entire space up.
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Seacrest himself will not be concerned within the cleansing … ‘trigger he says he’ll want a seat and an entire bunch of meals to eat — although his choices after midnight on New 12 months’s Day are going to be considerably restricted, even in The Metropolis That By no means Sleeps.
BTW … celebs are set to pack the stage for the present tonight — with Lenny Kravitz, Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and TLC becoming a member of Underwood and the Jonas Brothers in offering the leisure.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025” kicks off at 5 PM PT — only a few quick hours earlier than we are saying bon voyage to 2024.