Ryan Seacrest Fumes: ‘Someone Spit in My Mic!’
Ryan Seacrest Thinks Someone Sat in His Chair (and Maybe Spit in His Mic!)
The Mystery of the Messed-Up Studio
Imagine walking into your workplace on a Monday morning and finding everything out of place. Your chair is moved, your desk is messy, and things just don’t feel right. That’s exactly what happened to Ryan Seacrest—the famous radio and TV host—when he returned to his On Air radio studio on Monday, August 17.
Important Point: Ryan Seacrest hosts a daily radio show called On Air with Ryan Seacrest. He shares the studio with cohosts Tanya Rad and Sisanie.
He was so confused (and a little paranoid!) that he posted a video on Instagram with the caption:
"A case for Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
The Booster Seat Situation
Ryan has bad posture, so he asked the show’s engineer, Tubbs, to put a booster seat on his chair. Think of it like a thick phone book—it helps him sit up straight instead of leaning over the microphone.
But when he came back Monday?
The booster seat was moved. It was on the back of the chair instead of the seat.
Ryan started questioning everyone:
- Macayla – "Were you in our seats over the weekend?"
- Rubi – "Were you spinning around on our stools?"
Even his cohosts agreed: they share a lot of office space, so people come and go.
The "Spit in the Microphone" Accusation
Then Ryan dropped a wild accusation:
"I think they spit in our microphones too."
- Sisanie: "Oh, gross."
- Tanya: "Oh, I wipe mine every day."
- Ryan (admitting): "I don’t."
Important Point: Microphones get very close to your mouth. Sharing them without cleaning? Not great hygiene!
Flashback: The Coffee Warning (July)
This wasn’t Ryan’s first "warning" to the team. Back in July, he read a study saying don’t drink hot coffee in 90°–100°F weather—it can dehydrate you.
His response?
"I’m going to pick and choose my battles."
When Tanya agreed, Ryan joked:
"This room doesn’t want me not having coffee."
Cue the DJ Khaled reference:
"They don’t want me to be DJ Khaled… You don’t want me to not have coffee!"
Related News: Ryan’s Workout Photo
Right after this studio drama, TV Insider also shared a story about Ryan showing off his toned arms from an exercise bike workout.
Read more: Ryan Seacrest ‘Puts in the Work’ in New Workout Photo
Summary
- Ryan Seacrest returned to his radio studio and found his chair and booster seat moved.
- He jokingly accused someone of sitting in his chair—and even spitting in the microphones.
- Cohost Tanya Rad wipes her mic daily; Ryan admits he doesn’t.
- This follows a July joke where Ryan refused to give up coffee during a heatwave, quoting DJ Khaled.
- All in good fun—just another day on On Air with Ryan Seacrest!
FAQ
Q: Who is Ryan Seacrest?
A: He’s a famous TV and radio host—best known for American Idol, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and his own radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Q: Why does he use a booster seat?
A: He has bad posture. The booster seat (like a thick cushion) helps him sit up straight at the mic.
Q: Did someone actually spit in his microphone?
A: Almost certainly no—it was a joke. But it highlights how gross shared mics can be!
Q: What was the coffee warning about?
A: In July, Ryan read that hot coffee in extreme heat can dehydrate you. He joked he’d ignore the advice because "this room doesn’t want me not having coffee."
Q: Where can I watch the clip?
A: It was posted on Instagram on August 17 by the On Air show account. You can also find it on TV Insider.