Ryan Seacrest has sparked a fresh wave of alarm among fans after appearing noticeably thinner on Wheel of Fortune, with critics warning RadarOnline.com his relentless work and fitness regime may be pushing his body to dangerous extremes.
The longtime broadcaster, 51, who took over hosting Wheel of Fortune last year, drew intense scrutiny this week after a moment on the show that saw him congratulate his on-screen partner Vanna White on her surprise wedding to John Donaldson.
Ryan Seacrest Sparks Concern Among ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Viewers
Seacrest sparked concern among fans after appearing ‘gaunt’ on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
In a clip shared from the show’s set, Seacrest appeared jubilant, hugging White and smiling broadly – but viewers focused less on the celebration and more on what they described as his increasingly gaunt face and “skeletal” appearance.
Social media reaction was swift.
“That’s Ryan Seacrest? No way. Absolutely no way,” one shocked user wrote, while another added more cautiously, “Wow, Ryan Seacrest looks… different.”
A third asked: “Why are so many people in Hollywood suddenly starting to look like this?”
The speculation ranged from fears of illness to suggestions Seacrest might secretly be using Ozempic or similar weight-loss drugs.
Others urged restraint, arguing Seacrest has always been slim.
“Ryan Seacrest is 51 years old and is never fat; he looks good for his age. Why is everyone saying Ozempic? one fan wrote, while another suggested, “Ryan Seacrest has always been tiny, so I’m not sure that he looks any different other than older.”
The concern over Seacrest’s appearance comes alongside his increasingly intense fitness posts.
In November, he shared an Instagram video showing himself grinding through seated bicep curls, his arms visibly bulging as a trainer counted repetitions.
“The trick is to wear a t-shirt two sizes too small,” he joked in the caption. Fans responded with both admiration and unease.
“Bro is shredded!” one wrote. Celebrity friends joined in the praise, with Michael Bublé quipping online: “I can’t wait to see you in the new Terminator reboot.”
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The 51-year-old host joked about wearing small shirts to highlight his bulging muscles.
Inside Ryan Seacrest’s Intense Fitness and Aging Routine
Seacrest admitted he is over-exercising and over-training to feel younger.
Behind the applause, however, insiders say there is genuine worry.
One source said, “Ryan is in the gym constantly and genuinely believes that when he hits a pose in the mirror, he looks like Jean Claude Van Damme in his prime. That idea has become a huge motivator, but people around him worry he is pushing himself without listening to his body, especially at his age.”
Another added: “If he’s not careful, the worry is he could be working himself out into an early grave.”
Seacrest himself has acknowledged the strain.
“I’m over-exercising, eating better, over-training. I’m doing everything I can to feel like I’m not 50,” he previously admitted.
Seacrest has added his fitness routine, which includes “lots of muscle recovery, cold plunging and steaming,” before joking: “Anything I can do to make myself feel 29 again.”
‘He Sees Fitness as Part of Staying Relevant’
The TV veteran maintained high ratings during his first season as the host of the classic game show.
One insider said Seacrest is “happy and healthy” and is enjoying strong ratings in his first season on Wheel of Fortune.
But as fans continue to dissect his appearance, one industry observer said the concern reflects a broader unease.
They added: “People see someone who never stops working, never stops training, and they wonder when the body is finally going to say, ‘Enough.'”
A TV insider said: “Ryan thrives on discipline and competition, even if the opponent is aging itself. He loves the idea of reinventing himself physically, but there is a fine line between commitment and exhaustion, and some friends fear he is edging toward a dangerous gym and health addiction as he hates growing older so much.”
Despite the alarm, Seacrest has shown no sign of slowing down.
His social media feeds continue to feature workout clips and behind-the-scenes snapshots from television sets, underscoring a work ethic that has defined his career for decades.
Another insider said, “He sees fitness as part of staying relevant and energized. The worry is whether the drive to look invincible could end up doing the opposite.”
For now, Seacrest remains publicly upbeat, flexing through the commentary with humor.
But privately, those closest to him say they hope the pursuit of a Van Damme-style peak does not come at the cost of his long-term health.
