Fans threw concern on Ryan Seacrest’s latest Instagram photos, prompting speculation about his health as insiders explain his fitness goals

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Ryan Seacrest fans concerned over his weight (Image: Instagram)

Ryan Seacrest has sparked a wave of concern after posting a series of new photos to Instagram, with many followers expressing alarm over what they described as a “frail” and noticeably thinner appearance from the American Idol host.

The 50-year-old television personality, who turned 50 on December 25, 2024, shared a photo dump Monday offering a look at his current lifestyle. The images included a full-body shot in a monochrome khaki outfit, a few close-ups of his face showing a bony jawline under a beard, and shots from his gym routine and meals.

“He looks frail to me. I hope he’s doing ok!” one fan commented, receiving over 500 likes. Another added: “Ryan, I respect you love for fitness and eating well…But you’re looking pretty gaunt. But you look happy, which is fantastic!”

“Ryan, you’re getting too skinny!” one person wrote with a smiley face and heart emoji. “Ryan, I adore you, but… the BIG but…. you are looking too thin. Sometimes being thin can age a person,” another fan warned.

One commenter compared his appearance to singer Marc Anthony: “Damn I thought this was Marc Anthony for a sec.”

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Ryan Seacrest shared he eats healthy and works out (Image: Instagram)

“Wow ryan is looking very thin,” another voiced.

Not all comments were critical as certain fans defended Seacrest and criticized the speculation.

“I just think it’s rude to tell someone they are too skinny. I get told this a lot and I cannot help it with medication I am on. Be positive and encouraging, y’all,” one user posted.

Another said: “IT IS NOT OK TO COMMENT ON SOMEONES BODY. Period. Just because he is a man/celebrity. THIS IS HIS PERSONAL ACCOUNT… He is a real human who has feelings and ages and CHANGES. Your concern for him is laced in judgment and is just plain rude.”

A source told Page Six that Seacrest’s visible weight loss is due to a new fitness routine. “Ryan has recently been doing a new workout routine — working out with a new trainer, Dodd Romero, combined with Pilates and yoga for the first time. That’s created a visible change.”

The insider added: “He’s also been enjoying vacation time this summer and eating lots of pasta.”

The Wheel of Fortune host has spoken publicly about body image  issues stemming from childhood. He has shared that he was once “overweight” and teased for his size, memories that still affect him. “I was teased for it, and I will always see that little boy when I look in the mirror,” he said in 2022.