Alexandria Wyckoff
Ryan Seacrest has shocked fans with his new weight loss, showing off a 30-pound slimmer frame in 2026.
The Wheel of Fortune host reveals his routines to keep him fit, but many fans are concerned. With such a drastic weight loss, Seacrest looks unrecognizable, and not in a good way.
Seacrest Looking Too Slim
While Seacrest is showing off his 30-pound weight loss, viewers noticed something else about the entertainer. In a clip posted online, Seacrest appeared to have a “gaunt” face and looked underweight in his mismatched suit.
Many even commented that the star is using weight loss drugs to achieve his body shape. This criticism is not foreign to Seacrest, as he’s faced it in the past over his looks.
However, it’s not confirmed if his healthy lifestyle alone is to blame, or if there are weight loss drugs or illness at play, too.
Also known as “the busiest man in Hollywood,” Seacrest insists he’s eating plenty with his Mediterranean-style diet. However, those close to him don’t agree.
A source stated, “But he doesn’t look healthy. His clothes just hang on his frame. There’s a hollowness to his cheeks, and even his neck and shoulders look scrawny. He loves to tell people how much he eats and that he’s absolutely fine, but no one is buying that.”
The source added, “Seacrest has been running himself ragged doing American Idol and Wheel of Fortune. Then he has his weekday morning radio show and his weekly American Top 40 countdown program. He’s running on empty and seems exhausted all the time.”
Fans Reactions
It’s not just the sources close to Ryan Seacrest that are worried about his new look. Fans are flocking to social media to air their concerns.
One fan wrote, “Is that Ryan Seacrest? He is not looking well.”
Another added, “Ryan is too thin, and his face looks gaunt.”
Then came the speculations about Seacrest using the weight loss drug Ozempic to achieve his current body weight.
One user claimed, “I think we may be looking at a new eating disorder. Ozempic Disorder.”
Still others don’t believe it’s a drug and that Seacrest is actually sick, though he has not confirmed an illness.
“Something is not right with Ryan. I noticed New Year’s Eve he looked sickly and off. I pray he is okay,” one commenter wrote.
Another added, “He was already thin. This isn’t likely ‘ozempic face.’ That would come with rapid weight loss. Maybe chemo? Some other medical treatment?”
As for now, Seacreast is sticking to his routine of working out, olive oil, and a protein-heavy diet.
Shot of Olive Oil
Seacrest has a blend of health tactics that keep him going during his busy schedule.
One of the most talked-about parts of his routine is his daily olive oil shot, taken before his coffee. The shot helps discipline his mind before the day starts, and he credits the shot with supporting his fitness goals while reducing inflammation.
While olive oil is not a miracle cure, it does help with improving digestion, boosting heart health, reducing inflammation, and enhancing skin hydration. This is due to the olive oil’s high polyphenol and healthy fat content.
Workout Routine
Seacrest implements his exercise routine with intensity and consistency. The Wheel of Fortune star tries to get in six gym sessions weekly, with four days committed to weights and strength training, while the other two go towards treadmill running.
It’s a great balance between building muscle and burning calories.
Lots of Protein
As for Seacrest’s diet, he’s been following a Mediterranean diet, focusing on simple, high-protein meals with controlled portions and familiar ingredients.
The simple ingredients and laid out diet allow Seacrest to fuel his body without having to decide what to eat, and keep him committed to the diet.