Ryan Seacrest is preparing for his biggest night of the year with a familiar support system close by as his family continues to navigate the loss of his father.
The longtime “American Idol” host shared that his family joined him during rehearsals ahead of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” offering a quiet show of support as he gears up for the annual broadcast.
The Seacrest Family Poses Together
Posting from the setup, Seacrest wrote, “Setting the stage for New Year’s Eve with a few familiar faces in the crowd. @RockinEve is in 2 DAYS. Watch live on @abc or listen on @iheartradio”
Seacrest posed with his family during rehearsals, joined by his mother, Connie Seacrest, his sister, Meredith Seacrest Leach, his brother-in-law, Jimmy Leach, and his niece, Flora Leach.
The longtime host shared their sweet family moment as he prepared for his event, offering a glimpse of his closest loved ones by his side ahead of the annual broadcast.
The behind-the-scenes moment offered a personal glimpse as Seacrest gears up to welcome millions of viewers into 2026.
As he navigates the loss of his beloved father, Seacrest has full support and love from his family.
Star-Studded Performers Set for the Biggest Rockin’ Eve Yet
ABC and Dick Clark Productions confirmed Tuesday that this year’s broadcast will be the longest in the show’s history, with an additional hour and a half of programming added.
The expanded celebration features a wide-ranging lineup of artists, including 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, OneRepublic, Pitbull, and Post Malone.
Additional performers span multiple genres, bringing pop, hip-hop, rock, K-pop, and country to the iconic New Year’s Eve stage.
Country Artists Take Center Stage in the 2026 Celebration
Country music fans will see a strong presence throughout the night.
Artists slated to perform include Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Little Big Town, Tucker Wetmore, Filmore, Jessie Murph, and Maren Morris. Post Malone also joins the lineup, continuing his crossover run into the country space.
The mix reflects the show’s growing emphasis on genre-spanning performances aimed at a broad audience.
How to Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns to Times Square for its 54th year, marking Seacrest’s 21st year as host of the most-watched New Year’s Eve special.
He will be joined by co-hosts Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski, Julianna Hough, and Chance the Rapper, who is also scheduled to perform during the live countdown to midnight.
The broadcast airs live on ABC on Wednesday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET. The full celebration will stream the following day on Hulu.
As rehearsals wrap and the countdown begins, Seacrest steps into another New Year’s Eve with family support, a packed lineup, and a historic night ahead in Times Square.
