American Idol’s mentor Bobby Bones taking over hosting duties from ill Ryan Seacrest on Monday
American Idol’s in-house mentor Bobby Bones will take over hosting duties on Monday night’s episode of the ABC singing competition.
‘I am not Ryan Seacrest,’ the 39-year-old radio personality said in a promo obtained by People.
‘I am Bobby Bones. Sadly, Ryan is sick and I look most like him so they asked me to fill his shoes tonight. Ryan, love you, buddy, hope you get better.’
One night only: American Idol’s in-house mentor Bobby Bones will take over hosting duties on Monday night’s episode of the ABC singing competition
The 39-year-old radio personality (R) said in a promo: ‘I am not Ryan Seacrest. I am Bobby Bones. Sadly, Ryan is sick and I look most like him so they asked me to fill his shoes tonight. Ryan, love you, buddy, hope you get better’
It marks the first time the 44-year-old Emmy-winning producer has called in sick since he began hosting the formerly Fox show way back in 2002.
In return, Seacrest reportedly bought Bones (born Estell) a pair of shoes for ‘filling his shoes’ on the episode, which was technically taped a few weeks ago.
Bobby is best known for winning the Mirrorball trophy with partner Sharna Burgess during the 27th season of Dancing With the Stars last year.
Meanwhile, Ryan was feeling good for Monday morning’s episode of his talk show LIVE! with Kelly Ripa where they interviewed This Is Us’ Chrissy Metz and Missing Link’s Hugh Jackman.
Longtime emcee: It marks the first time the 44-year-old Emmy-winning producer (L) has called in sick since he began hosting the formerly Fox show way back in 2002
Grateful: In return, Seacrest reportedly bought Bones a pair of shoes for ‘filling his shoes’ on the episode, which was technically taped a few weeks ago (pictured April 1 episode)
Champ: Bobby is best known for winning the Mirrorball trophy with partner Sharna Burgess during the 27th season of Dancing With the Stars last year (pictured November 18)