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'I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN'

Ryan Seacrest admits he was ‘burnt out, beat up & fatigued’ when fans believed he suffered a STROKE on live TV

RYAN Seacrest confessed to feeling "burnt out, beat up & fatigued" during a live broadcast last year that left fans concerned over his health.

Viewers feared that the talk show host was suffering a stroke on the air after he appeared to slur his speech and had trouble focusing during a live American Idol episode.

Ryan opened up about the scary incident on air when fans feared the host suffered a stroke
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Ryan opened up about the scary incident on air when fans feared the host suffered a strokeCredit: Getty
He claimed that he was feeling 'burnt-out' and 'fatigued' during the segment
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He claimed that he was feeling 'burnt-out' and 'fatigued' during the segmentCredit: ABC

Ryan opened up about the scary incident in an interview with the .

"It’s personal, but I definitely knew that I needed to slow down…. I just had burnt myself out," the multi-media host revealed.

I was absolutely beat and fatigued and just wasn’t letting myself accept that. Now I do," he added.

The 46-year-old also shared the one piece of medical advice he received following the episode: to slow down.

“To say no to things is difficult. You want to say yes,” he said. “When I say no to something, I feel guilt in terms of an obligation.”

Fans were left concerned for the star's health after a segment saw the presenter slur his speech and appear unable to focus properly.

His right eye also appeared to be drooping.

During the remote broadcast, which saw Samantha "Just Sam" Diaz crowned the season’s winner from home, viewers took to social media to air their concerns.

"Is @RyanSeacrest okay? Not making light of this. He went from normal to his speech being off and his eye shutting halfway," tweeted one fan.

"I think Something is wrong with Ryan Seacrest, BIG TIME. Did Anyone else notice his eye and the delay in speech?" shared another.

Reps for the star released a statement which read: "Ryan did not have any kind of stroke last night.

"Like many people right now, Ryan is adjusting to the new normal and finding work-home balance, with the added stress of having to put on live shows from home."

Speaking to People magazine, the rep added: "Between Live with Kelly and Ryan, American Idol, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and the Disney Family Singalong specials, he has been juggling three to four on-air jobs over the last few weeks and he’s in need of rest.

"So today he took a well-deserved day off."

INTERVENTION

Back in October, a source told The Sun that the American Idol host was urged to take a “breather” by his loved ones who were “concerned” about his well-being after “20 years of nonstop work.”

Fans were worried when the TV personality was not present on Live With Kelly & Ryan alongside his co-host, Kelly Ripa in September.

While “nothing serious” is going on with Ryan a source close to the radio DJ exclusively told The Sun he was encouraged to take a break due to “fear” he overworks himself.

“There was always a fear he would completely overwork himself. He’s been go-go-go for 20 years now and he is almost 50… 

“We thought he would have slowed down and settled down by now. But that hasn’t been the case. He’s only gotten busier so everyone is worried about him and has been for years.”

The insider then revealed just how jam-packed Ryan’s schedule is, claiming: “He works hard and works nonstop… he will often skip solid meals and drink a green juice as a supplement so he doesn’t 'waste time' by sitting down and eating. 

“He has drivers to take him everywhere not just because he can afford it, but because he is in the backseat working on his phone or a laptop. He really doesn’t stop.”

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

The informant then alleged that while Ryan is the “nicest guy so he never lashes out when he’s stressed,” they explained that when he’s stressed, he has a “certain tone in his voice or look in his eyes… that’s when you know he’s about had his limit.”

“With the new season of Idol coming up to add to his already busy workload, I think everyone knew now would be the time to get him to take a breather so that’s when they sat down to have a difficult talk with him. 

“Everyone came from a place of love and Ryan understood. He was very grateful for the experience, actually, and appreciated the love and support he’s surrounded with. 

“It was overall a very positive experience,” the source added. 

They said that the Hollywood icon “WON’T give up any of his major gigs” while trying to create a more-balanced work-life schedule. 

Though he stepped away from Live With Kelly & Ryan temporarily, he continued to host his popular morning show, On-Air With Ryan Seacrest on KIIS FM.

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The insider concluded that Ryan has been “in good spirits” while virtually hosting the radio program. 

A rep for Ryan did not respond to The Sun’s request for comment. 

Loved ones urged the multi-media host to take a break from his work out of 'concern' for his health
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Loved ones urged the multi-media host to take a break from his work out of 'concern' for his healthCredit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via
An informant said that he refused to 'give up any major gigs' and is trying to find a work-life balance
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An informant said that he refused to 'give up any major gigs' and is trying to find a work-life balanceCredit: Getty
Ryan is a host on American Idol, co-host on Live with Kelly and Ryan among other projects
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Ryan is a host on American Idol, co-host on Live with Kelly and Ryan among other projectsCredit: Getty
Ryan Seacrest's fans BEG him to 'slow down' as he returns to Live &; American Idol set after pals staged 'intervention'

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