RYAN Seacrest has sparked concern after revealing the real reason behind his absence from Live alongside costar and friend Kelly Ripa.
The TV personality confirmed that he won't be on the show for at least the remainder of the week.
On Tuesday, Ryan took to Twitter to share an update about the show with fans.
The 47-year-old revealed: "I don't know how I avoided it for so long but unfortunately I tested positive for COVID-19 a few days ago and I'm currently in quarantine.
"While I'm feeling the usual symptoms, I hope to make a quick recovery. I'll be in bed watching TV this week so please let me know if you have any recommendations (especially for any foodie shows!)"
Live fans were kind in the comments, expressing worry and wishing him well.
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"Feel better Ryan," one user wrote.
Another tweeted: "Boo, so sorry. Rest well, sending you healing vibes."
"Get well soon Ryan, prayers for a speedy recovery," someone else chimed in.
Ryan hasn't shared any further updates on how he's feeling or when exactly he'll be back.
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There have been quite a few absences on the show as of late.
HOSTS GONE WILD
Recently, Kelly and Ryan had a bit of fun in the wake of the absence of their producer.
The duo revealed on-air that they broke a huge rule, walking out to Latto and Mariah Carey's hit single Big Energy.
Kelly claimed during the show that their producer would never have allowed it.
On last Thursday's show, Kelly and Ryan walked out from behind the set and had a little spring in their step.
Ryan snapped his fingers while Kelly moved her arm back and forth before walking to their chairs.
"Is this Latto or Mariah Carey?" Ryan asked.
Kelly replied: "Both," as the song played.
They continued to dance to their seats and Kelly even moved while seated.
After Ryan did the introduction, he looked to someone on the crew and said: "We're allowed to play that song because Gelman's not here, right?"
"It's amazing! It's incredible!" Kelly chimed in.
"We can finally play that song and with volume," the American Idol host said.
"Sometimes we play the music and the sound at the same time," Kelly joked.
They said they might even continue to talk about each other and not go over the items right away since the producer is always holding up signs and telling them to "get to the items."
It hasn't been all fun and games – at least for Ryan.
BODY SHAMED?
During a recent cooking segment, a guest chef asked the host if he's been hitting the gym.
Chef Chris Valdes helped Kelly and Ryan celebrate National Taco Day by whipping up some tacos.
The hosts started to cut, squeeze, and mix ingredients immediately.
Ryan cut some onions while Kelly squeezed out the juices from oranges and limes.
After the chef added the other ingredients, Ryan grabbed the bowl and began to mix.
Chris asked him: "Ryan, have you been going to the gym? This is a good workout."
The American Idol host stopped mixing for a second and looked up at the chef.
"Do you have to ask?" he asked, offended. "Isn't the imagery apparent?"
"I mean can't you just tell?" Kelly asked with a smile.
Chris asked him: "Ryan, have you been going to the gym? This is a good workout."
The American Idol host stopped mixing for a second and looked up at the chef.
"Do you have to ask?" he asked, offended. "Isn't the imagery apparent?"
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"I mean can't you just tell?" Kelly asked with a smile.
By the end of the question, both hosts had huge smiles on their faces, as they joked with the chef.
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