This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Ryan Seacrest on the Red Carpet...for the Super Bowl???
Unless you've been in a coma for the past few weeks, the Super Bowl is on Fox tomorrow afternoon around 3ish. But we heard an annoying tidbit the other day and just needed to ask, "Why?" As in "Why is Ryan Seacrest drawn to red carpets like my dog is to the patch of grass at the end of my street?"
Yup, the KIIS-FM DJ and American Idol host will be doing the pre-game show highlights for Fox from the Super Bowl's red carpet. Say...what? Why is there even a red carpet at the Super Bowl?
From buddytv.com:
FOX is going with a new format this year for the pre-game show – Seacrest will host a live red carpet and interview celebrities as they head into the game. It's an experiment, and Seacrest discussed the possible perils of combining football and a red carpet. Of course, he also managed to include some American Idol tidbits in the conference call, including Paula Abdul's scheduled pre-game performance.
Pretty lame experiment if you ask us. We can just hear the awkwardness now:
Seacrest: Giselle, Giselle, what a great football jersey you're wearing! I'll bet that number 12 for your main man Tom Brady...
Giselle: (silence)
Seacrest: So tell me, is that a Champion or Reebok?
Giselle: Ryan, don't give up your day job.
Seacrest: Well, speaking of American Idol, stay tuned for my buddy Paul Abdul lipsync sing her new single, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow."
Giselle: Look, there's Paris HIlton!
Seacrest: Where?
Sponsored message
(She runs into her private box as quickly as possible.)
To see Seacrest in all his glory, catch the pregame show. We think it starts around the crack of dawn.
Photo from AP Entertainment Extra.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
