Ryan Seacrest Gets Ready for the Final Season of 'Idol'

Ryan Seacrest can’t contain his laughter while standing outside his hotel on Sunday (January 3) in New York City.

The 41-year-old TV personality seemed engrossed in conversation while waiting in the chilly weather.

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Ryan‘s gearing up for the last season of American Idol, which is set to premiere on Wednesday (January 6)! After hosting the show since its debut in 2002, Ryan will be saying farewell this season.

Be sure to check out the final season of Idol at 8pm EST on Fox!

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