Ryan Seacrest shows off major change in appearance as he dresses down for ‘garden field trip’ with niece Flora, 4

Jun 16, 2024

RYAN Seacrest has given a glimpse into his family life in a new photo.

The American Idol star took to his Instagram on Sunday with a photo of himself and his niece.

In the photo, Ryan, 48, made the most of summer by spending a day outside with Flora, four.

The TV star ditched his usual luxury suits in the shot, dressing down for a bit of gentle gardening.

The Live alum - who was replaced by Mark Consuelos, 52, earlier this year - opted for loose cotton pants, rolled up at the hem.

He paired his slacks with a dark tee, and wore slippers for the casual family day.

Ryan even wore a bit of scruff in comparison to his usual close shave, with some stubble facial hair just visible as he bent down to peck his niece on her cheek.

Flora, meanwhile, smiled widely as she clutched onto a wicker basket, wearing a bright pink co-ord and flip-flops.

Ryan good-naturedly captioned the post: "Garden field trip. I think the basket might be too big for 3 cherry tomatoes."

In the comment section, many of the star's social media followers exclaimed their shock at seeing Flora "growing up."

One person said: "I miss hearing all about Flora on the morning show. Hope your summer has been wonderful!"

A second wrote: "Beautiful flora. Growing up so fast. Uncle Ryan in heaven when with her!!!"

"Your niece has gotten big!! She is a cutie," gushed a third.

Near the end of June, Wheel of Fortune announced via Instagram that Ryan would take over for Pat Sajak, 76, at the end of next season after over 40 years of Pat at the helm.

Along with a photo of Ryan, a caption stated: "It’s official! Starting in 2024, Ryan Seacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune.

"We're so excited - Welcome Ryan!"

Ryan also shared a lengthy statement on social media, and confirmed that Vanna remain on the puzzle board in September 2024.

The star wrote: "I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak.

"I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years."

Ryan concluded: "I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White."

Vanna White, 66, has been co-hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1982, and has reportedly been left "disappointed" by the executive process behind Ryan's hiring.

An insider claimed: "She was disappointed that they didn't give her more of a chance to take over Pat's job, or that she wasn't able to give her two cents on the replacement," according to the Daily Mail.

They continued: "She didn't assume they would be making the announcement of his replacement so soon."

The source said that the gameshow host: "...wants to be with the show for as long as she wants to be on the show, on her terms. She believes she deserves it. It is a major uphill battle, especially when money is involved and she sees the writing on the wall that they think she is replaceable."

Last month, some fans theorized that Ryan's girlfriend Aubrey Paige, 25, would take over Vanna's role.